belaud \bih-LAWD\ - to praise, usually to excess
I'd never run across this one before, but recognized it and inferred its meaning on sight
sansculotte \sanz-koo-LAHT\ - 1. an extreme radical republican in France at the time of the Revolution 2. a radical or violent extremist in politics
I'd likewise never encountered this one, but while I knew its etymology on sight - culottes having been part of the girls' uniform at my high school - I didn't know the political climate that led to its definition until I read on. Then it made perfect sense.
sedulous \SEJ-uh-lus\ - 1. involving or accomplished with careful perseverance 2. diligent in application or pursuit
I suppose it could be said that I'm sedulously working on the music for my friends' wedding in October.
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