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refulgent

Posted on May 21, 2014May 19, 2014 by admin

rih fuhl jənt adjective shining brilliantly; radiant. He stepped outside and was dazzled by the refulgent August morning.

unctuous

Posted on May 20, 2014May 19, 2014 by admin

uhngk chu əs adjective 1: excessively or falsely earnest or amiable. The unctuous bank manager was all smiles and compliments, but it was clear that he would be of little help in…

dissuade

Posted on May 19, 2014May 19, 2014 by admin

transitive verb to persuade against doing something (often fol. by from). Mother dissuaded us from going outdoors in such foul weather.        

denouement

Posted on May 16, 2014May 12, 2014 by admin

deI nu maw noun 1: in a novel, play, or film, the final resolution of the plot’s complexities and questions. 2: the ultimate outcome of a complicated series of events.

staccato

Posted on May 15, 2014May 12, 2014 by admin

stə ka to adjective 1. composed of abrupt, distinct notes, sounds, or parts, as a musical passage or a burst of gunfire. 2. in music, cut short; played crisply, with a distinct break before…

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