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tweak

Posted on May 15, 2015May 14, 2015 by admin

twik transitive verb 1. to pull, pinch, or pluck with a sudden, often sharp, twisting movement. Teasingly, she tweaked his nose. 2. to make a small adjustment or adjustments to; fine-tune. They…

agitate

Posted on May 14, 2015May 12, 2015 by admin

ae jə teIt transitive verb 1. to cause to move briskly or with force. A washing machine works by agitating the clothes. The wind agitated the curtains. 2. to upset or excite,…

influx

Posted on May 13, 2015May 12, 2015 by admin

In fluhks noun 1. the act or an instance of flowing in. With the influx of water over the parched land, the growing season begins again. 2. a continuous coming in of…

accoutrement

Posted on May 12, 2015May 12, 2015 by admin

@ ku tr@ m@nt 1. (often plural) one’s outfit or equipment, esp. that of a soldier, exclusive of arms and uniform. Retreating noiselessly from the opening, he found his blanket, cut from…

paraphernalia

Posted on May 11, 2015May 11, 2015 by admin

pae rə fər neIl yə   1. (used with a pl. verb) personal possessions, esp. small items. The police looked over the paraphernalia in the woman’s room, hoping to find some useful…

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