noun an opening, such as a vent, mouth, or hole, through which something can pass.The nostrils are two orifices through which viruses commonly enter the body. See the full entry
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infrastructure
noun the basic facilities and equipment, especially of a technological nature, that are necessary for a system or organization to function.This country has a highly developed infrastructure of highways and bridges. See…
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obtuse
adjective not keen or quick to notice, feel, or comprehend; dull or insensitive.She was utterly annoyed with him, but being a bit obtuse, he failed to recognize it. See the full entry
miscreant
adjective evil or malevolent; villainous.He’s been arrested several times for miscreant behavior such as vandalism and robbery. See the full entry
