transitive verb to turn (organic matter) into stone.Minerals left behind by water petrify wood by replacing the wood’s cells when they die. intransitive verb to turn into stone; become petrified.It takes many…
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lust
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conspicuous
adjective easily seen; noticeable.There was a conspicuous lack of emotion shown at the man’s funeral.Her distrust of him was conspicuous.The difference between this child’s talent and that of the other students was…
meddle
intransitive verb to interfere in matters concerning someone else, without authorization or request.I want your sister to stop meddling in our affairs.The governor complained that the federal government was excessively meddling in…
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