noun a serious disease carried by mosquitoes that causes chills, fever, and sweating.Mosquito nets can be helpful in preventing malaria. See the full entry
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inveterate
adjective persisting in a habit, action, feeling, or the like.She was an inveterate gossip and could never resist passing on whatever scuttlebutt she chanced to hear. See the full entry
impiety
noun lack of reverence or respect, especially for what others consider sacred.The young man’s refusal to bow his head in prayer at the table showed an impiety that was intolerable to his…
glamour
noun the quality of being exciting, charming, and very attractive.That movie star is known for her glamour. See the full entry
escapade
noun a wild adventure or prank, usually mischievous or mildly wicked.This last escapade, in which the boy let loose some chickens in the school, caused him to be expelled. See the full…