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Evince

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: to show (something) clearly Full Definition 1 : to constitute outward evidence of 2 : to display clearly : reveal synonyms see show Other forms: evinced; evinc·ing evinc·ible \-ˈvin(t)-sə-bəl\ adjective Examples She evinced an interest in art at an early age. the teenager caught shoplifting seemed to evince no remorse Origin: Latin evincere to vanquish, win a point, from e- + vincere to conquer — more at victor.

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1 : crying for mercy : cowardly 2 : unfaithful to duty or allegiance Origin: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from present participle of (se) recreire to give up, yield, from Medieval Latin (se) recredere to resign oneself (to a judgment), from Latin re- + credere to believe — more at creed. First use: 14th century Synonyms: chicken, chickenhearted, chicken-livered, craven, dastardly, gutless, lily-livered, milk-livered [archaic], poltroon, pusillanimous, cowardly, spineless, unheroic, yellow Antonyms: brave, courageous, daring, dauntless, doughty, fearless, gallant, greathearted, gutsy, hardy, heroic (also heroical), intrepid, lionhearted, stalwart, stout, stouthearted, valiant, valorous 2recreant noun 1 : coward 2 : apostate, deserter First use: 15th century Synonyms: apostate, defector, deserter, renegade

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: having a strong smell : full of a fragrance or odor : causing thoughts or memories ofsomething Full Definition 1 : exuding fragrance : aromatic 2 a : full of a specified fragrance : scented b : evocative, suggestive synonyms see odorous red·o·lent·ly adverb Examples my grandmother's house always seemed to be redolent with the aroma of baking bread Origin: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin redolent-, redolens, present participle of redolēre to emit a scent, from re-, red- + olēre to smell — more at odor. First use: 15th century Synonyms: ambrosial, aromatic, perfumed, fragrant, savory (also savoury), scented, sweet Antonyms: fetid, foul, malodorous, noisome, putrid, rancid, rank, reeking, reeky, skunky, smelly, stenchful, stenchy, stinking, stinky, strong

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de·vi·ous\ˈdē-vē-əs, -vyəs\ adjective : willing to lie and trick people in order to get what is wanted : not straight or direct : having many twists and turns Full Definition 1 a : wandering, roundabout b : moving without a fixed course : errant 2 : out-of-the-way, remote 3 a : deviating from a right, accepted, or common course b : not straightforward : cunning ; also : deceptive de·vi·ous·ly adverb de·vi·ous·ness noun Examples we always left it to our most devious friends to find out the latest information a devious trail through the swampland her behavior is devious because of a developmental disorder Origin: Latin devius, from de from + via way — more at de-, way. First use: 1599 Synonyms: beguiling, cagey (also cagy), crafty, cunning, cute, designing, artful, dodgy [chiefly British], foxy, guileful, scheming, shrewd, slick, sly, subtle, tricky, wily Antonyms: artless, guileless, ingenuous, innocent, undesigning

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: to trick or deceive (someone) : to attract or interest someone Full Definition transitive verb 1 : to lead by deception 2 : hoodwink 3 : to while away especially by some agreeable occupation; also : divert 2 4 : to engage the interest of by or as if by guileintransitive verb : to deceive by wiles synonyms see deceive Other forms: be·guiled; be·guil·ing be·guile·ment \-ˈgī(-ə)l-mənt\ noun be·guil·er \-ˈgī-lər\ noun be·guil·ing·ly \-ˈgī-liŋ-lē\ adverb Examples the magician effortlessly beguiled and amazed the children beguiled her into believing that yet another worthless item would enhance her life was beguiled by the promise of easy money as a drug dealer First use: 13th century Synonyms: allure, charm, bewitch, captivate, enchant, fascinate, kill, magnetize, wile, witch [archaic]

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: very large in amount or number Full Definition 1 a : yielding something abundantly b : plentiful in number 2 a : full of thought, information, or matter b : profuse or exuberant in words, expression, or style 3 : present in large quantity : taking place on a large scale synonyms see plentiful co·pi·ous·ly adverb co·pi·ous·ness noun Examples a copious rush of words just poured out of the two friends who hadn't seen each other in years Origin: Middle English, from Latin copiosus, from copia abundance, from co- + ops wealth — more at opulent. First use: 14th century Synonyms: profuse, galore, gushing, lavish, riotous

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: the quality of seeming real Full Definition 1 : the quality or state of being verisimilar 2 : something verisimilar veri·si·mil·i·tu·di·nous \-ˌmi-lə-ˈtüd-nəs, -ˈtyüd-; -ˈtü-də-nəs, -ˈtyü-\ adjective Examples the novel's degree of verisimilitude is compromised by 18th-century characters who speak in very 21st-century English Origin: Latin verisimilitudo, from verisimilis verisimilar, from veri similis like the truth. First use: circa 1576 Synonyms: literalism, naturalism, realism, representationalism, verismo

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: relating to cows : looking or acting like a cow Full Definition 1 : of, relating to, or resembling bovines and especially the ox or cow 2 : having qualities (as placidity or dullness) characteristic of oxen or cows bo·vine·ly adverb bo·vin·i·ty \bō-ˈvi-nə-tē\ noun Origin: Late Latin bovinus, from Latin bov-, bos ox, cow — more at cow. First use: 1776 2bovine noun : any of a subfamily (Bovinae) of bovids including oxen, bison, buffalo, and their close relatives First use: 1852

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: of, relating to, or resembling mephitis : foul-smelling

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: a secretly plotted and suddenly executed attempt to overthrow a government

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: the teaching of an individual student by a teacher : an act of guarding or protecting something : helpful influence or guidance Full Definition 1 a : an act or process of serving as guardian or protector : guardianship b : hegemony over a foreign territory : trusteeship 2 2 : the state of being under a guardian or tutor 3 a : instruction especially of an individual b : a guiding influence Examples a governess overseeing the tutelage of the family's children Origin: Latin tutela protection, guardian (from tutari to protect, frequentative of tueri to look at, guard) + English -age. First use: 1605 Synonyms: instruction, schooling, teaching, training, tuition, education, tutoring

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: of or relating to the language family that includes Hebrew and Arabic : of or relating to the Semites Full Definition 1 : of, relating to, or constituting a subfamily of the Afro-Asiatic language family that includes Hebrew, Aramaic, Arabic, and Amharic 2 : of, relating to, or characteristic of the Semites 3 : jewish Origin: German semitisch, from Semit, Semite Semite, probably from New Latin Semita, from Late Latin Sem Shem. First use: 1813 2Semitic noun : any or all of the Semitic languages

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: the period of European history between the 14th and 17th centuries when there was a new interest in science and in ancient art and literature especially in Italy : a situation or period of time when there is a new interest in something that has not been popular in a long time : a period of new growth or activity Full Definition Usage: often attributive 1 capitalized a : the transitional movement in Europe between medieval and modern times beginning in the 14th century in Italy, lasting into the 17th century, and marked by a humanistic revival of classical influence expressed in a flowering of the arts and literature and by the beginnings of modern science b : the period of the Renaissance c : the neoclassic style of architecture prevailing during the Renaissance 2 often capitalized : a movement or period of vigorous artistic and intellectual activity 3 : rebirth, revival Examples the 19th-century literary renaissance that prompted people to refer to Boston as the Athens of America Origin: French, from Middle French, rebirth, from Old French renaistre to be born again, from Latin renasci, from re- + nasci to be born — more at nation. First use: 1845 Synonyms: golden age, belle epoque

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: a word or phrase that has negative connotations or that is intended to disparage or belittle : a pejorative word or phrase Origin: (see 2pejorative ). First use: 1882 2pe·jo·ra·tive\pi-ˈjȯr-ə-tiv, -ˈjär- also ˈpe-jə-rə-tiv or ˈpē- or -ˌrā- or ˈpej-rə- or ˈpēj-\ adjective : insulting to someone or something : expressing criticism Full Definition : having negative connotations; especially : tending to disparage or belittle : depreciatory pe·jo·ra·tive·ly adverb Origin: Late Latin pejoratus, past participle of pejorare to make or become worse, from Latin pejor worse; akin to Sanskrit padyate he falls, Latin ped-, pes foot — more at foot. First use: circa 1888 Synonyms: belittling, contemptuous, decrying, degrading, demeaning, denigrative, denigratory, deprecatory, depreciative, depreciatory, derisory, derogative, detractive, disdainful, disparaging, derogatory, scornful, slighting, uncomplimentary Antonyms: commendatory, complimentary, laudative, laudatory

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al·che·my\ˈal-kə-mē\ noun : a science that was used in the Middle Ages with the goal of changing ordinary metals into gold : a power or process that changes or transforms something in a mysterious or impressive way Full Definition 1 : a medieval chemical science and speculative philosophy aiming to achieve the transmutation of the base metals into gold, the discovery of a universal cure for disease, and the discovery of a means of indefinitely prolonging life 2 : a power or process of transforming something common into something special 3 : an inexplicable or mysterious transmuting al·chem·i·cal \-mi-kəl\ also al·chem·ic \al-ˈke-mik\ adjective al·chem·i·cal·ly \-mi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb Origin: Middle English alkamie, alquemie, from Middle French or Medieval Latin; Middle French alkimie, from Medieval Latin alchymia, from Arabic al-kīmiyā', from al the + kīmiyā' alchemy, from Late Greek chēmeia. First use: 14th century

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1 a : the food of the Greek and Roman gods b : the ointment or perfume of the gods 2 : something extremely pleasing to taste or smell 3 : a dessert made of oranges and shredded coconut am·bro·sial \-zh(ē-)əl\ adjective am·bro·sial·ly \-zh(ē-)ə-lē\ adverb Origin: Latin, from Greek, literally, immortality, from ambrotos immortal, from a- + -mbrotos (akin to brotos mortal) — more at murder.

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: willing to agree or to accept something that is wanted or asked for : able to be controlled, organized, or affected by something Full Definition 1 : liable to be brought to account : answerable 2 a : capable of submission (as to judgment or test) : suited b : readily brought to yield, submit, or cooperate c : willing 1 synonyms see responsible, obedient ame·na·bil·i·ty \-ˌmē-nə-ˈbil-ət-ē, -ˌme-\ noun ame·na·bly \-ˈmē-nə-blē, -ˈme-\ adverb Examples whatever you decide to do, I'm amenable—just let me know our normally balky cat becomes the most amenable of creatures when confronted with the strange environment of the veterinary clinic even our nation's highest leaders must remain amenable to the law Origin: Anglo-French, from amener to bring, compel, from a- (from Latin ad-) + mener to lead, from Late Latin minare to drive, from Latin minari to threaten — more at mount. First use: 1596 Synonyms: willing, disposed, fain, game, glad, inclined, minded, ready Antonyms: disinclined, unamenable, unwilling

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grammar : a word or phrase that is represented by another word (such as a pronoun) : something that came before something else and may have influenced or caused it : the people in a family who lived in past times Full Definition 1 : a substantive word, phrase, or clause whose denotation is referred to by a pronoun (as John in “Mary saw John and called to him”); broadly : a word or phrase replaced by a substitute 2 : the conditional element in a proposition (as if A in “if A, then B”) 3 : the first term of a mathematical ratio 4 a : a preceding event, condition, or cause b plural : the significant events, conditions, and traits of one's earlier life 5 a : predecessor; especially : a model or stimulus for later developments b plural : ancestors, parents Origin: Middle English, from Medieval Latin & Latin; Medieval Latin antecedent-, antecedens, from Latin, what precedes, from neuter of antecedent-, antecedens, present participle of antecedere to go before, from ante- + cedere to go. First use: 14th century Synonyms: cause, causality, causation, occasion, reason Antonyms: aftereffect, aftermath, consequence, corollary, development, effect, fate, fruit, issue, outcome, outgrowth, product, result, resultant, sequel, sequence, upshot

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: a short, pithy, and instructive saying or formulation : aphorism ap·o·theg·mat·ic \ˌa-pə-theg-ˈma-tik\ adjective Examples her mother endlessly repeated the apothegm “cleanliness is next to godliness” Origin: Greek apophthegmat-, apophthegma, from apophthengesthai to speak out, from apo- + phthengesthai to utter. First use: circa 1587 Synonyms: adage, aphorism, saying, byword, epigram, maxim, proverb, saw, sententia, word

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``` ap·prise\ə-ˈprīz\ transitive verb : to give information to (someone) Full Definition : to give notice to : tell synonyms see inform Other forms: ap·prised; ap·pris·ing Examples let me apprise you of the current situation Origin: French appris, past participle of apprendre to learn, teach, from Old French aprendre. First use: 1694 ```

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: to get or save (money) for a specific use or purpose : to take or use (something) especially in a way that is illegal, unfair, etc. Full Definition 1 : to take exclusive possession of : annex 2 : to set apart for or assign to a particular purpose or use 3 : to take or make use of without authority or right Other forms: ap·pro·pri·at·ed; ap·pro·pri·at·ing ap·pro·pri·a·ble \-prē-ə-bəl\ adjective ap·pro·pri·a·tor \-prē-ˌā-tər\ noun Origin: Middle English, from Late Latin appropriatus, past participle of appropriare, from Latin ad- + proprius own. First use: 15th century

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1 : at an opportune time : seasonably 2 : by way of interjection or further comment : with regard to the present topic Origin: French à propos, literally, to the purpose. First use: 1668 Synonyms: en passant, incidentally, by the by (or by the bye), by the way, in passing 2ap·ro·pos\ˌa-prə-ˈpō, ˈa-prə-ˌ\ adjective : suitable or appropriate Full Definition : being both relevant and opportune synonyms see relevant Examples Apropos the proposed changes, I think more information is needed. makes a number of telling observations apropos the current political situation Origin: (see 1apropos ). First use: 1686 Synonyms: applicable, apposite, pertinent, germane, material, pointed, relative, relevant Antonyms: extraneous, immaterial, impertinent, inapplicable, inapposite, irrelative, irrelevant, pointless 3ap·ro·pos\ˌa-prə-ˈpō, ˈa-prə-ˌ\ preposition : with regard to (something) Full Definition : apropos of Origin: (see 1apropos ). First use: 1879 Synonyms: about, apropos of, as far as, as for, as regards (also as respects), as to, concerning, of, on, regarding, respecting, touching, toward (or towards)

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: of, relating to, or being in the style of arabesque or an arabesque Origin: French, from Italian arabesco Arabian in fashion, from arabo Arab, from Latin Arabus. First use: circa 1656 2arabesque noun : a complicated decorative design made with many lines that curve and cross each other : a ballet position in which the dancer stands on one foot and holds one arm forward while the other arm and leg are held out behind Full Definition 1 : an ornament or style that employs flower, foliage, or fruit and sometimes animal and figural outlines to produce an intricate pattern of interlaced lines 2 : a posture (as in ballet) in which the body is bent forward from the hip on one leg with one arm extended forward and the other arm and leg backward 3 : an elaborate or intricate pattern

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: a science that deals with past human life and activities by studying the bones, tools, etc., of ancient people Full Definition 1 : the scientific study of material remains (as fossil relics, artifacts, and monuments) of past human life and activities 2 : remains of the culture of a people : antiquities ar·chae·o·log·i·cal \ˌär-kē-ə-ˈlä-ji-kəl\ adjective ar·chae·o·log·i·cal·ly \-k(ə-)lē\ adverb ar·chae·ol·o·gist \ˌär-kē-ˈä-lə-jist\ noun Variants: or ar·che·ol·o·gy \ˌär-kē-ˈä-lə-jē\ Origin: French archéologie, from Late Latin archaeologia antiquarian lore, from Greek archaiologia, from archaio- + -logia -logy.

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: any one of the 12 men chosen by Jesus Christ to spread the Christian religion : someone who believes in or supports an idea, cause, etc. Full Definition 1 : one sent on a mission: as a : one of an authoritative New Testament group sent out to preach the gospel and made up especially of Christ's 12 original disciples and Paul b : the first prominent Christian missionary to a region or group 2 a : a person who initiates a great moral reform or who first advocates an important belief or system b : an ardent supporter : adherent 3 : the highest ecclesiastical official in some church organizations 4 : one of a Mormon administrative council of 12 men apos·tle·ship \-ˌship\ noun Examples a fervent apostle of universal health care Origin: Middle English, from Anglo-French & Old English; Anglo-French apostle & Old English apostol, both from Late Latin apostolus, from Greek apostolos, from apostellein to send away, from apo- + stellein to send. First use: before 12th century Synonyms: advocate, advocator, exponent, backer, booster, champion, expounder, espouser, friend, gospeler (or gospeller), herald, hierophant, high priest, paladin, promoter, proponent, protagonist, supporter, true believer, tub-thumper, white knight

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stig·ma·tize\ˈstig-mə-ˌtīz\ transitive verb : to describe or regard (something, such as a characteristic or group of people) in a way that shows strong disapproval Full Definition 1 a archaic : brand b : to describe or identify in opprobrious terms 2 : to mark with stigmata Other forms: stig·ma·tized; stig·ma·tiz·ing stig·ma·ti·za·tion \ˌstig-mə-tə-ˈzā-shən\ noun First use: 1585

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stig·ma\ˈstig-mə\ noun : a set of negative and often unfair beliefs that a society or group of people have about something botany : the top part in the center of a flower which receives the pollen Full Definition 1 a archaic : a scar left by a hot iron : brand b : a mark of shame or discredit : stain c : an identifying mark or characteristic; specifically : a specific diagnostic sign of a disease 2 a stigmata plural : bodily marks or pains resembling the wounds of the crucified Jesus and sometimes accompanying religious ecstasy b : petechia 3 a : a small spot, scar, or opening on a plant or animal b : the usually apical part of the pistil of a flower which receives the pollen grains and on which they germinate — see flower illustration Other forms: plural stig·ma·ta \stig-ˈmä-tə, ˈstig-mə-tə\ or stig·mas stig·mal \ˈstig-məl\ adjective Examples the stigma of slavery remained long after it had been abolished Origin: Latin stigmat-, stigma mark, brand, from Greek, from stizein to tattoo — more at stick. First use: circa 1593 Synonyms: blot, brand, onus, slur, smirch, smudge, spot, stain, taint

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mar·gin·al·ize\ˈmärj-nə-ˌlīz, ˈmär-jə-nəl-ˌīz\ transitive verb : to put or keep (someone) in a powerless or unimportant position within a society or group Full Definition : to relegate to an unimportant or powerless position within a society or group Other forms: mar·gin·al·ized; mar·gin·al·iz·ing mar·gin·al·i·za·tion \ˌmärj-nə-lə-ˈzā-shən, ˌmär-jə-nəl-ə-\ noun First use: 1970

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tran·scend\tran(t)-ˈsend\ : to rise above or go beyond the normal limits of (something) Full Definition transitive verb 1 a : to rise above or go beyond the limits of b : to triumph over the negative or restrictive aspects of : overcome c : to be prior to, beyond, and above (the universe or material existence) 2 : to outstrip or outdo in some attribute, quality, or powerintransitive verb : to rise above or extend notably beyond ordinary limits synonyms see exceed Examples a man whose practical knowledge of botany transcends that of his more educated colleagues a person who believes that any true understanding of God transcends human intelligence Origin: Middle English, from Latin transcendere to climb across, transcend, from trans- + scandere to climb — more at scan. First use: 14th century Synonyms: beat, better, eclipse, exceed, excel, outclass, outdistance, outdo, outgun, outmatch, outshine, outstrip, overtop, top, tower (over), surpass

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: the part of a scene or picture that is nearest to and in front of the viewer : an important position Full Definition 1 : the part of a scene or representation that is nearest to and in front of the spectator 2 : a position of prominence : forefront 3 : a level of computer processing at which the processor responds immediately to input to a designated high-priority task — compare background First use: 1695 2foreground transitive verb : to make (something) more important Full Definition : to bring to the foreground; especially : to give prominence or emphasis to

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: something that you must do because of a law, rule, promise, etc. : something that you must do because it is morally right Full Definition 1 : the action of obligating oneself to a course of action (as by a promise or vow) 2 a : something (as a formal contract, a promise, or the demands of conscience or custom) that obligates one to a course of action b : a debt security (as a mortgage or corporate bond) c : a commitment (as by a government) to pay a particular sum of money; also : an amount owed under such an obligation 3 a : a condition or feeling of being obligated b : a debt of gratitude 4 : something one is bound to do : duty, responsibility Examples their financial obligations keep them from giving to charities as much as they would like I have to pay off my current obligations before I can buy a new car First use: 14th century Synonyms: burden, charge, commitment, devoir, do [archaic], duty, imperative, incumbency, need, office, responsibility

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1 a : of, relating to, or consisting of anecdotes b : anecdotic 2 2 : based on or consisting of reports or observations of usually unscientific observers 3 : of, relating to, or being the depiction of a scene suggesting a story an·ec·dot·al·ly \-təl-ē\ adverb

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ped·i·gree\ˈpe-də-ˌgrē\ noun : the history of the family members in a person's or animal's past especially when it is good or impressive : the origin and history of something especially when it is good or impressive Full Definition 1 : a register recording a line of ancestors 2 a : an ancestral line : lineage b : the origin and the history of something; broadly : background, history 3 a : a distinguished ancestry b : the recorded purity of breed of an individual or strain ped·i·greed \-ˌgrēd\ or pedigree adjective Examples a woman of good pedigree Origin: Middle English pedegru, from Anglo-French pé de grue, literally, crane's foot; from the shape made by the lines of a genealogical chart. First use: 15th century Synonyms: birth, blood, bloodline, breeding, descent, extraction, family tree, genealogy, line, lineage, origin, parentage, ancestry, stock, strain Antonyms: issue, posterity, progeny, seed

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1 : associate 2 : a ship accompanying another 3 : spouse — compare prince consort queen consort Origin: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin consort-, consors partner, sharer, from com- + sort-, sors lot, share — more at series. First use: 15th century 2consort noun 1 : conjunction, association 2 : group, assembly 3 a : a group of singers or instrumentalists performing together b : a set of musical instruments of the same family Origin: Middle French consorte, from consort. First use: 1584 3con·sort\kən-ˈsȯrt, kän-ˈ, ˈkän-ˌ\ transitive verb 1 : unite, associate 2 obsolete : escort intransitive verb 1 : to keep company 2 obsolete : to make harmony : play 3 : accord, harmonize First use: 1588 Synonyms: chum, company, consociate, associate, fraternize, hang (around or out), hobnob, hook up, mess around, pal (around), run, sort, travel

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1 a : a seal used especially as a mark of official approval b : an indication of approval carrying great prestige 2 a : a characteristic feature or quality conferring prestige b : prestige 3 : a medicinal preparation for swallowing consisting of a case usually of rice-flour paste enclosing a medicine 4 a : a design or inscription on an envelope to commemorate a postal or philatelic event b : an advertisement forming part of a postage meter impression c : a motto or slogan included in a postal cancellation

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: full of danger Full Definition : full of or involving peril synonyms see dangerous per·il·ous·ly adverb per·il·ous·ness noun Examples a perilous journey through hostile territory First use: 14th century Synonyms: grave, grievous, hazardous, jeopardizing, menacing, parlous, dangerous, risky, serious, threatening, unhealthy, unsafe, venturesome Antonyms: harmless, innocent, innocuous, nonhazardous, nonthreatening, safe, unthreatening

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: depending on something else that might or might not happen Full Definition 1 : likely but not certain to happen : possible 2 : not logically necessary; especially : empirical 3 a : happening by chance or unforeseen causes b : subject to chance or unseen effects : unpredictable c : intended for use in circumstances not completely foreseen 4 : dependent on or conditioned by something else 5 : not necessitated : determined by free choice synonyms see accidental con·tin·gent·ly adverb Origin: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin contingent-, contingens, present participle of contingere to have contact with, befall, from com- + tangere to touch — more at tangent. First use: 14th century 2con·tin·gent\kən-ˈtin-jənt\ noun : a group of people who go to a place together, do something together, or share some quality, interest, etc. : a group of soldiers who come from a particular army and are working together with soldiers from other armies Full Definition 1 : something contingent (see 1contingent ): contingency 2 : a representative group : delegation, detachment Examples The group that makes up the largest contingent of voters in this area is the elderly. A contingent of reporters waited in front of the court for the defendant to appear. A British contingent was sent to assist the security forces. Origin: (see 1contingent ). First use: 1548 Synonyms: delegacy, delegation

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: to work with others secretly especially in order to do something illegal or dishonest Full Definition : conspire, plot Other forms: col·lud·ed; col·lud·ing Examples accused of colluding to block the sale of the vacant land Origin: Latin colludere, from com- + ludere to play, from ludus game — more at ludicrous.

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: to cause the beginning of (something) : to start or begin (something) : to formally accept (someone) as a member of a group or organization usually in a special ceremony : to teach (someone) the basic facts or ideas about something Full Definition 1 : to cause or facilitate the beginning of : set going 2 : to induct into membership by or as if by special rites 3 : to instruct in the rudiments or principles of something : introduce synonyms see begin Other forms: ini·ti·at·ed; ini·ti·at·ing ini·ti·a·tor \-ˌā-tər\ noun Origin: Late Latin initiatus, past participle of initiare, from Latin, to induct, from initium. First use: 1533 2ini·tiate\i-ˈni-sh(ē-)ət\ adjective 1 a : initiated or properly admitted (as to membership or an office) b : instructed in some secret knowledge 2 obsolete : relating to an initiate First use: 1537 3ini·tiate\i-ˈni-sh(ē-)ət\ noun : a person who is being formally accepted or who has been formally accepted as a member of a group or organization Full Definition 1 : a person who is undergoing or has undergone an initiation 2 : a person who is instructed or adept in some special field First use: 1811

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: to take or carry (someone or something) from one place to another : to make (something) known to someone law : to change the ownership of (property) from one person to another Full Definition 1 obsolete : lead, conduct 2 a : to bear from one place to another; especially : to move in a continuous stream or mass b : to impart or communicate by statement, suggestion, gesture, or appearance c (1) archaic : steal (2) obsolete : to carry away secretly d : to transfer or deliver (as property) to another especially by a sealed writing e : to cause to pass from one place or person to another Other forms: con·veyed; con·vey·ing Examples intends to personally convey the message to the governor conveying a package to his relatives upon her death, the house will be conveyed to a predesignated charity Origin: Middle English, from Anglo-French conveer to accompany, escort, from Vulgar Latin *conviare, from Latin com- + via way — more at way.

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har·dy\ˈhär-dē\ adjective : able to live through difficult conditions (such as a cold winter or a drought) : strong and able to accept difficult or unpleasant conditions Full Definition 1 : bold, brave 2 : audacious, brazen 3 a : inured to fatigue or hardships : robust b : capable of withstanding adverse conditions Other forms: har·di·er; har·di·est har·di·ly \ˈhär-dəl-ē\ adverb har·di·ness \ˈhär-dē-nəs\ noun Examples chrysanthemums are hardy enough to survive a light frost the settlers of the Old West were a hardy lot hardy souls who pioneered new paths into outer space Origin: Middle English hardi, from Anglo-French, from Old French *hardir to make hard, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English heard hard. First use: 13th century Synonyms: cast-iron, hard, hard-bitten, hardened, inured, rugged, stout, strong, sturdy, tough, toughened, vigorous Antonyms: delicate, nonhardy, soft, tender, weak

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: not able to be bent easily : not easily changed : not willing to change opinions or behavior Full Definition 1 a : deficient in or devoid of flexibility b : appearing stiff and unyielding 2 a : inflexibly set in opinion b : strictly observed 3 : firmly inflexible rather than lax or indulgent 4 : precise and accurate in procedure 5 of an airship : having the outer shape maintained by a fixed framework rig·id·ly adverb rig·id·ness noun Examples rigid enforcement of drug laws a rigid man who cannot seem to relax rigid steel bars that should be able to hold the weight Origin: Middle English rigide, from Latin rigidus, from rigēre to be stiff. First use: 15th century Synonyms: brassbound, cast-iron, exacting, hard-line, inflexible, rigorous, strict, stringent, uncompromising Antonyms: flexible, lax, loose, relaxed, slack Synonym discussion: rigid rigorous strict stringent mean extremely severe or stern. rigid implies uncompromising inflexibility . rigorous implies the imposition of hardship and difficulty . strict emphasizes undeviating conformity to rules, standards, or requirements . stringent suggests severe, tight restriction or limitation .

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``` chris·ten\ˈkri-sən\ transitive verb : to baptize (someone) : to name (someone) at baptism : to officially give (something, such as a ship) a name in a ceremony that often involves breaking a bottle of champagne Full Definition 1 a : baptize 1 b : to name at baptism 2 : to name or dedicate (as a ship) by a ceremony suggestive of baptism 3 : name 1 4 : to use for the first time Other forms: chris·tened; chris·ten·ing \ˈkris-niŋ, ˈkri-sə-niŋ\ Examples christened the new baby “Ophelia” Origin: Middle English cristnen, from Old English cristnian, from cristen Christian, from Latin christianus. First use: before 12th century ```

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ab·solve\əb-ˈzälv, -ˈsälv, -ˈzȯlv, -ˈsȯlv also without l\ transitive verb : to make (someone) free from guilt, responsibility, etc. : to give forgiveness to (someone who has sinned) or for (a sin) Full Definition 1 : to set free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt 2 : to remit (a sin) by absolution synonyms see exculpate Other forms: ab·solved; ab·solv·ing ab·solv·er noun Examples no amount of remorse will absolve shoplifters who are caught, and all cases will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law Origin: Middle English, from Latin absolvere, from ab- + solvere to loosen — more at solve. First use: 15th century

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``` : to do something good as a way to show that you are sorry about doing something bad Full Definition transitive verb 1 obsolete : reconcile 2 : to supply satisfaction for : expiate intransitive verb : to make amends Other forms: atoned; aton·ing Examples He says that he volunteers at the homeless shelter as a way to atone for the sins of his youth. atonement for his sins Origin: Middle English, to become reconciled, from at on in harmony, from at + on one. ```

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: to remove (something) completely Full Definition 1 : to strike out, obliterate, or mark for deletion 2 : to efface completely : destroy 3 : to eliminate (as a memory) from one's consciousness Other forms: ex·punged; ex·pung·ing ex·pung·er noun Examples time and the weather have expunged any evidence that a thriving community once existed here Origin: Latin expungere to mark for deletion by dots, from ex- + pungere to prick — more at pungent.

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min·is·te·ri·al\ˌmi-nə-ˈstir-ē-əl\ adjective : of or relating to a government minister Full Definition 1 : of, relating to, or characteristic of a minister or the ministry 2 a : being or having the characteristics of an act or duty prescribed by law as part of the duties of an administrative office b : relating to or being an act done after ascertaining the existence of a specified state of facts in obedience to a legal order without exercise of personal judgment or discretion 3 : acting or active as an agent min·is·te·ri·al·ly \-ē-ə-lē\ adverb Examples a priest conscientiously tending to his ministerial duties First use: 1561 Synonyms: clerkly, clerical, pastoral, priestly, sacerdotal Antonyms: lay, nonclerical, secular, temporal

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com·mu·nal\kə-ˈmyü-nəl, ˈkäm-yə-nəl\ adjective : shared or used by members of a group or community : relating to or involving members of a commune (sense 1) : relating to a situation in which you are doing something with other people Full Definition 1 : of or relating to one or more communes 2 : of or relating to a community 3 a : characterized by collective ownership and use of property b : participated in, shared, or used in common by members of a group or community 4 : of, relating to, or based on racial or cultural groups com·mu·nal·ize \kə-ˈmyü-nə-ˌlīz, ˈkäm-yə-\ transitive verb com·mu·nal·ly adverb Examples the swimming pool is part of the communal property of the condo complex Origin: French, from Late Latin communalis, from Latin communis. First use: 1800 Synonyms: collaborative, combined, common, collective, concerted, conjoint, conjunct, cooperative, joint, multiple, mutual, pooled, public, shared, united Antonyms: exclusive, individual, one-man, one-sided, one-way, single, sole, solitary, unilateral

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: a rope or chain that is used to tie an animal to a post, wall, etc., so that it will stay in a particular area Full Definition 1 : something (as a rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so that it can range only within a set radius 2 : the limit of one's strength or resources Origin: Middle English tethir, teder, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse tjōthr tether; akin to Old High German zeotar pole of a wagon. First use: 14th century 2tether transitive verb : to use a rope or chain to tie (an animal) to something in order to keep it in a particular area Full Definition : to fasten or restrain by or as if by a tether Other forms: teth·ered; teth·er·ing \-th(ə-)riŋ\ Examples They tethered the horses in the shade. The dog was tethered to the fence. She can't stand being tethered to her desk all day.

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1 a : trumpet b chiefly Scottish : jew's harp 2 : a sound of or as if of trumpeting Origin: Middle English trompe, from Anglo-French trumpe, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German trumba, trumpa trumpet. First use: 14th century 2trump noun 1 a : a card of a suit any of whose cards will win over a card that is not of this suit —called also trump card b : the suit whose cards are trumps for a particular hand — often used in plural 2 : a decisive overriding factor or final resource —called also trump card 3 : a dependable and exemplary person Examples She trumped my ace to win the trick. Their offer for the house was trumped by a higher bid. The need for blood donors trumps all other concerns. Origin: alteration of 1triumph. First use: 1529 3trump : to beat (another card) by playing a card from the suit that beats the other suits : to play a trump card to beat (another card) : to do better than (someone or something) in a contest, competition, etc. : to be more important than (something) Full Definition transitive verb 1 : to get the better of : override 2 : to play a trump on (a card or trick) when another suit was led intransitive verb : to play a trump when another suit was led

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medical : a serious disease that causes a person who has been cut or injured to keep bleeding for a very long time Full Definition : a sex-linked hereditary blood defect that occurs almost exclusively in males and is characterized by delayed clotting of the blood and consequent difficulty in controlling hemorrhage even after minor injuries

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in·scribe\in-ˈskrīb\ transitive verb : to write or cut (words, a name, etc.) on something : to write words, a name, etc., on (something) Full Definition 1 a : to write, engrave, or print as a lasting record b : to enter on a list : enroll 2 a : to write, engrave, or print characters upon b : to autograph or address (a book) as a gift 3 : to dedicate to someone 4 : to draw within a figure so as to touch in as many places as possible 5 British : to register the name of the holder of (a security) in·scrib·er noun Examples paid a jeweler to inscribe their names and wedding date on their wedding rings inscribed the couple in the society of sustaining donors to the museum inscribed his name on the list of those to be executed Origin: Middle English, from Latin inscribere, from in- + scribere to write — more at scribe. First use: 15th century

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com·mem·o·ra·tive\kə-ˈmem-rə-tiv, -ˈme-mə-; -ˈme-mə-ˌrā-tiv\ adjective : intended to honor an important event or person from the past Full Definition : intended as a commemoration; especially : issued in limited quantities for a relatively short period in commemoration of a person, place, or event commemorative noun com·mem·o·ra·tive·ly adverb Examples commemorative stamps for the stars of American popular music First use: 1612 Synonyms: commemorating, honorary, memorial, memorializing

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: including many, most, or all things : of or relating to a comprehensive school Full Definition 1 : covering completely or broadly : inclusive 2 : having or exhibiting wide mental grasp com·pre·hen·sive·ly adverb com·pre·hen·sive·ness noun Examples a comprehensive overview of European history since the French Revolution a comprehensive listing of all the paintings generally attributed to the Dutch artist Rembrandt comprehensive plans for covering just about any conceivable terrorist attack Origin: (see comprehension ). First use: 1614 Synonyms: all-embracing, all-in [chiefly British], all-inclusive, broad-gauge (or broad-gauged), compendious, complete, encyclopedic, cover-all, cyclopedic, embracive, exhaustive, full, global, inclusive, in-depth, omnibus, panoramic, thorough, universal Antonyms: imperfect, incomplete, partial

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1 : to turn back to an earlier topic or circumstance | 2 : to go back to something as an origin or source

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: an area that is surrounded by a fence and that is used for holding animals (such as cows and horses) on a farm or ranch Full Definition 1 : a pen or enclosure for confining or capturing livestock 2 : an enclosure made with wagons for defense of an encampment Origin: Spanish, from Vulgar Latin *currale enclosure for vehicles, from Latin currus cart, from currere to run — more at car. First use: 1582 Synonyms: coop, cage, hutch, pen, pound 2corral transitive verb : to gather and put (cows, horses, etc.) into a corral Full Definition 1 : to enclose in a corral 2 : to arrange (wagons) so as to form a corral 3 : collect, gather Other forms: cor·ralled; cor·ral·ling Examples corralling cattle He corralled us all into his office for a quick meeting. corralling votes for next month's election

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: a person who makes or repairs wooden casks or barrels Full Definition : one that makes or repairs wooden casks or tubs Origin: Middle English couper, cowper, from Middle Dutch cūper (from cūpe cask) or Middle Low German kūper, from kūpe cask; Middle Dutch cūpe & Middle Low German kūpe, from Latin cupa; akin to Greek kypellon cup — more at hive. First use: 14th century 2cooper transitive verb : to work as a cooper on intransitive verb : to work at or do coopering Other forms: coo·pered; coo·per·ing \ˈkü-p(ə-)riŋ, ˈku̇-\ First use: 1720

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: of, belonging to, or seeming to come from an early time in the very ancient past : not having a written language, advanced technology, etc. : very simple and basic : made or done in a way that is not modern and that does not show much skill Full Definition 1 a : not derived : original, primary b : assumed as a basis; especially : axiomatic 2 a : of or relating to the earliest age or period : primeval b : closely approximating an early ancestral type : little evolved c : belonging to or characteristic of an early stage of development : crude, rudimentary d : of, relating to, or constituting the assumed parent speech of related languages 3 a : elemental, natural b : of, relating to, or produced by a people or culture that is nonindustrial and often nonliterate and tribal c : naive d (1) : self-taught, untutored (2) : produced by a self-taught artist prim·i·tive·ly adverb prim·i·tive·ness noun prim·i·tiv·i·ty \ˌpri-mə-ˈti-və-tē\ noun Origin: Middle English primitif, from Latin primitivus first formed, from primitiae first fruits, from primus first — more at prime. First use: 14th century Synonyms: crude, low, rude, rudimentary Antonyms: advanced, developed, evolved, high, higher, late 2primitive noun : an artist who makes art in a simple style that is childlike ; also : the art made by such an artist : someone who belongs to a primitive society Full Definition 1 a : something primitive; specifically : a primitive idea, term, or proposition b : a root word 2 a (1) : an artist of an early period of a culture or artistic movement (2) : a later imitator or follower of such an artist b (1) : a self-taught artist (2) : an artist whose work is marked by directness and naïveté c : a work of art produced by a primitive artist d : a typically rough or simple usually handmade and antique home accessory or furnishing 3 a : a member of a primitive people b : an unsophisticated person Examples The museum is known for its collection of American primitives.

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: showing that you disapprove of or do not like someone or something : showing disrespect or scorn for someone or something Full Definition : disdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking synonyms see sarcastic sar·don·i·cal·ly \-ni-k(ə-)lē\ adverb Examples a sardonic little jab that made her visitor quiet and subdued for the rest of the night Origin: French sardonique, from Greek sardonios. First use: 1638 Synonyms: acerb, acerbic, acid, acidic, acidulous, acrid, barbed, biting, caustic, corrosive, cutting, mordant, pungent, sarcastic, satiric (or satirical), scalding, scathing, sharp, smart-aleck, smart-alecky, smart-mouthed, snarky, tart

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: something that encourages a person to do something or to work harder Full Definition : something that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action synonyms see motive incentive adjective Examples the handsome reward for the missing dog was an incentive for me to start looking Origin: Middle English, from Late Latin incentivum, from neuter of incentivus stimulating, from Latin, setting the tune, from incentus, past participle of incinere to play (a tune), from in- + canere to sing — more at chant. First use: 15th century Synonyms: boost, encouragement, goad, impetus, impulse, incitation, incitement, instigation, momentum, motivation, provocation, spur, stimulant, stimulus, yeast

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``` ap·prise\ə-ˈprīz\ transitive verb : to give information to (someone) Full Definition : to give notice to : tell synonyms see inform Other forms: ap·prised; ap·pris·ing Examples let me apprise you of the current situation Origin: French appris, past participle of apprendre to learn, teach, from Old French aprendre. First use: 1694 ```

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: to move or cause (someone) to move unsteadily from side to side : to shock or surprise (someone) very much : to arrange (things) in a series of different positions or times

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``` : very peaceful, happy, and enjoyable Full Definition 1 : pleasing or picturesque in natural simplicity 2 : of, relating to, or being an idyll idyl·li·cal·ly \-ˈdi-li-k(ə-)lē\ adverb ```

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: to repair and make improvements to (something, such as a building) Full Definition : to brighten or freshen up : renovate re·fur·bish·er noun

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: of or relating to the government of a city or town Full Definition 1 : of or relating to the internal affairs of a major political unit (as a nation) 2 a : of, relating to, or characteristic of a municipality b : having local self-government 3 : restricted to one locality Origin: Latin municipalis of a municipality, from municip-, municeps inhabitant of a municipality, from munus duty, service + capere to take — more at mean, heave. First use: circa 1540 2municipal noun : a security issued by a state or local government or by an authority set up by such a government — usually used in plural

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: the power to give orders or make decisions : the power or right to direct or control someone or something : the confident quality of someone who knows a lot about something or who is respected or obeyed by other people : a quality that makes something seem true or real Synonyms: ace, adept, artist, expert, cognoscente, connoisseur, crackerjack (also crackajack), dab [chiefly British], dab hand [chiefly British], fiend, geek, guru, hand, hotshot, maestro, master, maven (also mavin), meister, past master, proficient, scholar, shark, sharp, virtuoso, whiz, wizard

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: someone who teaches or gives help and advice to a less experienced and often younger person

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: a person who is skilled in making plans for achieving a goal : someone who is good at forming strategies

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Consequence | : something that is the result of an action, decision, etc.

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: a kind of court that has authority in a specific area

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: an official order given by someone who has power : an order that must be followed Synonyms: bull, decree, diktat, directive, edict, rescript, ruling, ukase

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: a category of products that are all made by a particular company and all have a particular name : a particular kind or type ofsomething : a mark that is burned into the skin of an animal (such as a cow) to show who owns the animal Synonyms: trademark

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: to bring (a memory, feeling, image, etc.) into the mind | : to cause (a particular reaction or response) to happen

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: the highest adult male singing voice ; also : a singer who has such a voice : the general or basic quality or meaning of something

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: not important

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: strange and mysterious | Synonyms: creepy, haunting, spookish, spooky, uncanny, unearthly, weird