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palaver

Posted on December 5, 2013November 18, 2013 by admin

pə lae vər noun 1. idle conversation or discussion, especially at length. 2. formerly, discussion or negotiation, as between explorers and natives. intransitive verb 1. to talk idly and at length. 2….

coloratura

Posted on December 4, 2013November 18, 2013 by admin

kuh lə rə tu rə noun 1. flourishes, such as runs or trills, in vocal music. 2. music characterized by such flourishes. 3. a singer, usually a high soprano, who specializes in…

skylark

Posted on December 3, 2013December 3, 2013 by admin

skaI lark noun either of two larks, found in Europe and Asia, that are known for singing in flight. “…between the peals of thunder I could hear the brave song of the…

bravura

Posted on December 2, 2013November 18, 2013 by admin

brə vyu rə noun 1. a musical piece or passage requiring great spirit or expertise of the performer. “She raised the piano-cover and began playing a dashing bravura that was strikingly out…

solecism

Posted on November 29, 2013November 18, 2013 by admin

sa lə sih zəm noun a gross violation of convention in grammar, etiquette, or the like; impropriety. “There is many a man, moving in good society, who would rather be guilty of,…

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