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nonconformity

Posted on July 5, 2024July 1, 2024 by Wordsmyth

noun refusal or failure to conform, esp. to societal customs, values, or the like.Nonconformity is little appreciated in a culture that places the needs of society as a whole far above the…

convert

Posted on July 4, 2024July 1, 2024 by Wordsmyth

transitive verb to transform (something) into another form, substance, or state.We can convert the sofa into a bed.The gas engine converts the gas into electrical power. See the full entry

mahatma

Posted on July 3, 2024July 1, 2024 by Wordsmyth

noun (sometimes cap.) in Buddhism and theosophy, any of a class of persons revered for their wisdom and love of humanity.Many regard him as a mahatma and treat his words almost as…

guzzle

Posted on July 2, 2024July 1, 2024 by Wordsmyth

transitive verb to drink or eat rapidly and in large gulps, as if greedy or in great need.He guzzled the whole bottle of water without stopping.The hungry workers guzzled their soup. intransitive…

indolence

Posted on July 1, 2024July 1, 2024 by Wordsmyth

noun the tendency to avoid exertion or effort; laziness.The two spoiled women loved to complain about the so-called indolence of their hired help.She enjoyed complete indolence during the first weeks of summer…

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