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polyglot

Posted on November 5, 2015November 5, 2015 by admin

pa li glat adjective 1. using or knowing several languages; multilingual. 2. composed of several languages. noun 1. one who uses or knows several languages. 2. a confusion or mixture of languages….

anomie

Posted on November 4, 2015November 2, 2015 by admin

ae nə mi noun 1. a breakdown or lack of values, norms, or structure in a society. 2. the alienated feeling of an individual or class resulting from such a breakdown. 3….

ergonomics

Posted on November 3, 2015November 3, 2015 by admin

uhr gə na mihks plural noun (used with a sing. verb) the study of how to adapt machines or work space to human needs, particularly by minimizing physical discomfort and maximizing efficiency….

plaintive

Posted on November 2, 2015November 2, 2015 by admin

pleIn tihv adjective showing or expressing sadness or sorrow. The baby’s plaintive cry pierced her mother’s heart.

frisson

Posted on October 30, 2015October 29, 2015 by admin

fri son noun an intense sensation of excitement or fear that comes on suddenly; thrill. A frisson of excitement shot through her as she realized what an opportunity she’d just been given.

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