noun uncertainty or vagueness in meaning, intention, or the like.She can’t write well, so the letter was full of ambiguity. See the full entry
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twinkle
verb to shine with a light that flickers or is not steady.Stars may look like they twinkle, but that is an illusion. See the full entry
insidious
adjective dangerous through cunning, subtlety, and underhandedness.Their insidious plot included not only the assassination of President Lincoln but the killing of the Vice President and Secretary of State as well. See the…
insensible
adjective without normal sensations; unconscious.The fighter was rendered insensible by the fierce blow to his head. See the full entry