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heterography
noun: 1. A spelling different from the one in current use. 2. Use of the same letter(s) to …
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chasten
Definition: (verb) Censure severely. Synonyms: castigate, chastise, objurgate, correct. Usage: His mother will undoubtedly chasten him for those …
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perpetrate
Definition: (verb) Perform an act, usually with a negative connotation. Synonyms: commit, pull. Usage: Only a sadistic, depraved …
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astern
adverb, adjective: 1. At the rear of a ship or another vessel. 2. In a reverse direction. 3. …
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glossolalia
noun: Unintelligible utterances occurring during religious excitation, schizophrenia, etc. Also known as speaking in tongues.
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indigen
Definition: (noun) One that is native or indigenous to an area. Synonyms: aborigine, native. Usage: Because they had …
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intermit
Definition: (verb) Cease an action temporarily. Synonyms: pause, break. Usage: Pray to the gods to intermit the plague. …
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ridgepole
Definition: (noun) A horizontal beam at the ridge of a roof to which the rafters are attached. Synonyms: …
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apportion
Definition: (verb) Give out as one's portion or share. Synonyms: divvy up, share, deal. Usage: It is not …
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remonstrance
Definition: (noun) An expression of protest, complaint, or reproof, especially a formal statement of grievances. Synonyms: expostulation, objection. …