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adjective combined form of original.The comedian’s jokes were unoriginal and the punchlines predictable. See the full entry

noun 1. a long narrow open container used for serving food or water to animals.The pigs gathered at the trough. 2. any long narrow depression or channel, such as a gutter, a…

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transitive verb to tease or torment with the sight or prospect of something desirable but unattainable.He tantalized the dog, waving the strip of bacon in front of its nose. See the full…

adjective forward or aggressive in speech or action.To make them listen, you’ll need to be more assertive. See the full entry