noun a canopy or rooflike covering that extends outward from the entrance to a building, and, in the case of a theater, having a sign that displays the title of the current…
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fidget
intransitive verb to move one’s body nervously and restlessly.He fidgeted in his chair as he waited for the test results. See the full entry
judicious
adjective characterized by or using sound judgment; wise; prudent.The country must make judicious use of the scarce resources it has.A judicious parent thinks carefully when deciding how to discipline a child. See…
chaos
noun a state, condition, or place of complete disorder and confusion.The nation was plunged into chaos by the bloody coup d’état.The office is always in chaos before a major deadline.Your desk is…