puhngk tI li əs adjective 1. strictly adhering to etiquette or formalities. Her mother-in-law was so punctilious that she was always nervous about making any error of etiquette in her presence. 2….
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robust
ro buhst adjective 1. physically strong, healthy, and energetic. Among the marathon runners were several robust middle-aged men and women. 2. having or showing vitality or strength; highly functioning or effective. The…
vernal
vuhr nəl adjective of, relating to, or happening in the spring season. The vernal equinox occurred on March 20 this year.
volatile
va lə tihl or va lə taIl adjective 1. rapidly changeable, esp. tending to become violent. His volatile temper put everyone on edge. Stay tuned to this channel for updates on this volatile…
antagonism
aen tae gə nih zəm a state of being opposed; hostility. There had always been antagonism between the two men, so few were surprised that they had finally come to blows. The…