pronunciation: mut adjective 1: not clearly settled; arguable; debatable. Whether or not this common medical practice is good for society is a moot point. 2: having no practical significance; completely hypothetical. There…
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oracular
1. of, like, pertaining to, or having the nature of an oracle; prophetic; wise; mysterious. The economist’s advice was considered oracular and they acted in accordance with it. 2. making utterances and…
panoply
pae nə pli 1: an impressive covering or array of things. The program has raised enough money to install an impressive panoply of filmmaking equipment. The media center now has cameras, tripods, sound and…
enjoin
ihn joIn transitive verb 1: to order or recommend emphatically. They enjoined absolute secrecy until the unveiling of the painting. The commandment enjoins us to honor the Sabbath. 2: to forbid, especially…
enervate
e nər veIt transitive verb to take away the strength or vitality of; weaken. He was enervated by the heat of the day.