whereat

 [hwair-at, wair-]  

where·at

   [hwair-at, wair-]
conjunction
1.
Literary.
a.
at which: a reception whereat many were present.
b.
to which; whereupon: a remark whereat she quickly angered.
adverb
2.
Archaic. in reference to which.

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Whereat 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.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
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Origin:
1200–50; Middle English; see where, at1
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whereat (wɛərˈæt)
 
—adv
1.  at or to which place
 
—sentence connector
2.  upon which occasion

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