responsion

[ri-spon-shuhn]

noun

the act of responding or answering.

responsions, the first examination at Oxford University that candidates for the degree of B.A. have to pass.

Origin:
1425–75; late Middle English < Latin respōnsiōn- (stem of respōnsiō) an answer. See response, -ion

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Responsion is always a great word to know.

So is callithumpian. Does it mean:

an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.

a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.

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