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Fall Classic: The World Series.

Neoclassic: An adjective referring to the Enlightenment. See Enlightenment for further discussion, or click here for a PDF handout that places the Neoclassic period in chronological order with other int . . . View Full Definition

Neoclassical: Movement in music where the characteristics are crisp and direct.

Neoclassicism: A 'new classicism,' as in the writings of early 18th-century writers like addison and pope who imitated classical greek and latin authors.

Locus Classicus: (Latin, 'classic place') A passage often cited as authoritative or illustrative on a particular point or subject. For instance, when it comes to explaining what a neologism is, the opening l . . . View Full Definition

Landfall: The point at which a tropical cyclone's eye first crosses a land mass.

Fallow Cropland: Cropland left idle during the growing season, sometimes called summer fallow. It may be tilled or sprayed to control weeds and conserve moisture in the soil. The amount of cultivated summer . . . View Full Definition

Investor Fallout: In the mortgage pipeline, risk that occurs when the originator commits loan terms to the borrowers and gets commitments from investors at the time of application, or if both sets of terms ar . . . View Full Definition

Jose Cuervo Classico: Although Clásico was only brought to us in 2003 and has proven to be an ultrasmooth and versatile liquor

Outfall: A location where water is discharged. Normally used in reference to where a water treatment facility releases treated water into the environment.