transitive verb to drink or eat rapidly and in large gulps, as if greedy or in great need.He guzzled the whole bottle of water without stopping.The hungry workers guzzled their soup. intransitive…
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indolence
noun the tendency to avoid exertion or effort; laziness.The two spoiled women loved to complain about the so-called indolence of their hired help.She enjoyed complete indolence during the first weeks of summer…
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rancor
noun bitter, continuing resentment; hatred.The drawn-out divorce proceedings were filled with rancor. See the full entry
entreat
transitive verb to beg (someone) to do something.She entreated the guard to allow her to see her husband.I entreated him not to reveal my secret. See the full entry