noun (informal) a close or intimate friend; pal.He’s one of my old chums from school. intransitive verb to have or form a close friendship. See the full entry
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vacate
transitive verb to make vacant or unoccupied by leaving.They vacated the room just as the new guests were arriving.She announced that she will vacate her position on the governor’s staff. intransitive verb…
contour
noun the outline of a surface, form, or figure; shape.The artist drew the contours of the horse’s body before filling in the details. transitive verb to shape the outline or surface form of.The designers…
rudimentary
adjective of or pertaining to the basic or first principles; elementary.The rudimentary principles of chemistry will be covered in the first semester.He has only rudimentary skills in math. See the full entry