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revanche

[ruh-vanch, -vahnsh]

re·vanche

[ruh-vanch, -vahnsh]
noun
the policy of a state intent on regaining areas of its original territory that have been lost to other states as a result of war, a treaty signed under duress, etc.

Origin:
1855–60; < French: revenge
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Revanche is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
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