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marvel (s) (noun), marvels (pl)
1. Someone who, or something that evokes surprise and astonishment: The Smith family members were very pleased by the marvels of the food that was available during their trip to Argentina.
2. A person who does wonderful or amazing things; especially, someone who is very skilled in doing something: The audience couldn't help but get excited about the marvels of the children's musical presentation.
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marvel (verb), marvels; marveled; marveling
1. To be revered, overwhelmed, and astonished: The tourists marveled at the magnificent beauty of the wonderful animals and natural scenery during their African trip.
2. Etymology: "to be filled with wonder"; from Old French merveillier, "to wonder at, to be astonished"; altered from Latin mirabilia, "wonderful things"; from Latin mirabilis, "wonderful, marvelous, extraordinary"; from Latin mirari, "to wonder at".
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(an exhibit of artistically enhanced hands showing creative marvels)
(a personal presentation by a pair of hands)
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marvels of the Maya
In 1839, Frederick Catherwood and John Lloyd Stephens explored Central America, visiting the Maya monuments of Copan, Palenque, and Uxmal. Stephens' fascination with the Maya has continued to these modern times.
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