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brouhaha

Posted on October 16, 2013October 14, 2013 by admin

bru ha ha noun definition 1: spirited noise, discussion, or confusion among many people; commotion; hubbub. example: A brouhaha ensued after the winner was announced.  

furlough

Posted on October 15, 2013October 15, 2013 by admin

fuhr lo noun 1. a leave of absence or vacation for an enlisted person in the military. example: They were going to get married during her next furlough. 2. a temporary dismissal…

travesty

Posted on October 14, 2013October 14, 2013 by admin

trae vih sti noun 1. an exaggerated or grotesque imitation or parody, as of a literary work or serious subject, made to ridicule the original. example: His symphonies are a hilarious travesty of…

cordial

Posted on October 11, 2013September 17, 2013 by admin

kor jəl adjective 1. warm and gracious; courteous. example: The two candidates gave each other a cordial greeting before the debate began. 2. invigorating, especially for the heart. noun 1. a sweet,…

phlegmatic

Posted on October 10, 2013September 22, 2013 by admin

fleg mae tihk adjective 1. not given to shows of emotion or interest; slow to excite. example: Given Father’s phlegmatic personality, we were surprised to see him so agitated. 2. of or…

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