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resurrect

Posted on September 17, 2014September 16, 2014 by admin

re zə rekt transitive verb 1. to restore to life or good standing; raise out of death or disrepute. In the Christian Bible story, Lazarus is resurrected four days after his death….

mystique

Posted on September 16, 2014September 15, 2014 by admin

mih stik noun an aura of mystery, power, or distinction that surrounds a particular person, thing, or activity. The fact that his predictions have all come true has given him a certain…

obtuse

Posted on September 15, 2014 by admin

əb tus adjective 1. of an angle, greater than ninety degrees and less than 180 degrees. 2. not keen or quick to notice, feel, or comprehend; dull or insensitive. Being a bit obtuse,…

slather

Posted on September 12, 2014November 7, 2019 by admin

slae thər (informal) to spread or apply thickly; pile on.The cake was slathered with whipped cream. Word Combinations(v.) slather + nounbutter, cream, gravy, honey, jam, ketchup, lotion, mayonnaise, moisturizer, mud, mustard, pesto,…

compunction

Posted on September 11, 2014September 10, 2014 by admin

kəm puhngk shən noun uneasiness about the propriety or suitability of an action; qualm. He had no compunctions about stealing. regret for doing something wrong or harmful; contrition. He confessed to defrauding…

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