pilothouse - An enclosed compartment from which a vessel can be navigated.
Synonyms: wheelhouse
Usage: Alone in the pilothouse, Captain Anderson enjoyed the tranquil expanse of ocean before him as he silently steered the ship.
inconstancy - Unfaithfulness by virtue of being unreliable or treacherous
Synonyms: fickleness, falseness
Usage: If he does not return, instead of accusing him of the inconstancy which you insinuate, I will tell you that he died loving me and me only.
nickelodeon - A cabinet containing an automatic record player; records are played by inserting a coin.
Synonyms: jukebox
Usage: When they arrived at the dance hall, the professional musicians were dismayed by the presence of the popular nickelodeon.
rumpus - A noisy, confused, or disruptive commotion.
Usage: He left before the rumpus devolved into an all-out brawl and so avoided spending the night in jail with his buddies.
fecundity - The quality of something that causes or assists healthy growth.
Synonyms: fruitfulness
Usage: The island is famous for its fecundity and exports tropical fruits to countries around the globe.
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