noun: 1. The writing or collecting of proverbs. 2. A collection of proverbs.
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anachronistic
adjective: 1. Out-of-date, old-fashioned. 2. Involving something or someone in the wrong historical period.
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feign
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strapper
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loquacious
Definition: (adjective) Very talkative; garrulous. Synonyms: chatty, gabby, garrulous, talkative, talky. Usage: The loquacious woman was often mocked …
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inculcate
Definition: (verb) To teach (others) by frequent instruction or repetition. Synonyms: infuse, instill. Usage: All of virtue and …
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hackbut
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efface
Definition: (verb) Remove completely from recognition or memory. Synonyms: obliterate. Usage: Allow me to propose a remedy, to …
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Yarborough
noun: In a card game, a weak hand, especially one in which no card is above a nine.
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piecemeal
Definition: (adverb) By a small amount at a time; in stages. Synonyms: bit by bit, in stages, little …
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bounder
noun: An ill-bred, vulgar man.