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transitive verb to keep away from or avoid, esp. purposely.He has shunned his brother for years. See the full entry

adjective not suitable or fitting; out of place.Shorts were incongruous attire for this formal occasion. See the full entry

adjective characterized by light, graceful, flexible movements.The lithe young gymnast performed the move easily. See the full entry

adjective arrogantly dominating; dictatorial.His overbearing mother made all the decisions in his life, or tried to, even after he married. See the full entry

transitive verb to pass or diffuse through; penetrate.These large molecules cannot permeate the cell membrane. See the full entry