neI tənt adjective swimming or floating on or in water. example: The gnat and the tadpole resemble each other in their change from natant animals with gills into aerial animals with lungs….
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pastiche
pae stish [or] pa stish noun 1. a work of visual art, music, or literature that consists mostly of materials and techniques borrowed from other works, sometimes done as an exercise to learn…
contrary
adjective kan trer i [or] kən trer i 1. totally different; opposite. example: You and I hold contrary views. example: The two boys headed off in contrary directions. 2. not favorable; adverse….
averse
ə vuhrs adjective strongly opposed or disinclined; unwilling (usu. fol. by to). example: She was averse to lending her son any more money. example: I’m not averse to dancing; I’m just not…
adverse
aed vərs [or] əd vərs adjective 1. opposed to or conflicting with one’s purposes or desires. example: The adverse vote on the director’s proposal was unexpected. example: The captain was used to…