intransitive verb to look at someone or something fixedly and somewhat dopily; gape.The boys gawked at the attractive substitute teacher as she walked down the hall. noun someone who is clumsy and…
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nicety
noun a subtle distinction; fine point.I have never mastered all the niceties of etiquette. See the full entry
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activist
noun one who advocates a cause with vigor or militance.Activists led the fight against low wages and poor working conditions for the workers. See the full entry
magnate
noun someone of exceptional power, wealth, or influence, esp. in business.The famous shipping magnate was one of the wealthiest men in the world at that time. See the full entry