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  • 2ex|trav´a|gant|ness — ex|trav|a|gant «ehk STRAV uh guhnt», adjective. 1. spending carelessly and lavishly; wasteful: »An extravagant person has extravagant tastes and habits. SYNONYM(S): prodigal, lavish. 2. beyond the bounds of reason; fantastically absurd; excessive …

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  • 3ex|trav´a|gant|ly — ex|trav|a|gant «ehk STRAV uh guhnt», adjective. 1. spending carelessly and lavishly; wasteful: »An extravagant person has extravagant tastes and habits. SYNONYM(S): prodigal, lavish. 2. beyond the bounds of reason; fantastically absurd; excessive …

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  • 4ex|trav|a|gant — «ehk STRAV uh guhnt», adjective. 1. spending carelessly and lavishly; wasteful: »An extravagant person has extravagant tastes and habits. SYNONYM(S): prodigal, lavish. 2. beyond the bounds of reason; fantastically absurd; excessive: »an… …

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  • 5James O'Halloran — (born c.1820, died June 1 1913) was a Quebec lawyer and political figure. He was born about 1820 (some sources say 1821) near Fermoy, County Cork, Ireland and came to Canada with his family in 1828. He studied at the University of Vermont and… …

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