rih man streIt transitive verb to say in opposition, protest, or objection. example: “But what about our families?” he remonstrated. intransitive verb to object, complain, or protest, esp. by giving reasons. example:…
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salient
seI li ənt seIl yənt adjective 1. extremely noticeable or prominent; conspicuous; important. example: I remember the salient points of the discussion but not all the details. quotation: The red cloth beneath…
deadpan
ded paen adjective showing no emotion; blank and expressionless. As a comedian, he’s known for his deadpan style. Her usually lively face now wore a deadpan expression. adverb in…
grimalkin
grih mael kihn [or] grih mawl kihn noun 1. a cat, especially an old female cat. quotation: Nobody listened but Tomsina, who was an immense black cat, held in great reverence by…
cynosure
saI nə shuhr sI nə shuhr noun a thing or person that attracts attention and admiration. example: At the party, the beautiful actor was the cynosure of all eyes.