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The work of the week is libertine:

Pronunciation [lib-er-teen]

–noun
1. a person who is morally or sexually unrestrained, esp. a dissolute man; a profligate; rake.
2. a freethinker in religious matters.
3. a person freed from slavery in ancient Rome.

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3ash7cu2qn The word for this week is “succor” (suc·cor). From the pronunciation, you’ll never may not believe it’s meaning:

Suc·cor n.
1. Assistance in time of distress; relief.
2. One that affords assistance or relief.

tr.v. suc·cored, suc·cor·ing, suc·cors
To give assistance to in time of want, difficulty, or distress.

succor·a·ble adj.
succor·er n.

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