smattering smae tə rIng noun a small or inadequate amount, especially of knowledge of a subject. example: I know only a smattering of German.
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pry
pry ² praI transitive verb 1. to move, lift, open, or otherwise force, with something that acts as a lever. example: We pried the door open with a crowbar. 2. to get…
dudgeon
dudgeon du jən noun an angry, resentful, and offended state of mind. example: After we confronted him about the theft, he withdrew in dudgeon to his room. Usage note: “Dudgeon” usually appears…
unexceptionable
unexceptionable uhn ihk sep shə nə bəl adjective without flaw or fault; beyond objection or criticism. example: She believed her fiancé was a man of unexceptionable character. example: Though the student seemed…
anticipate
anticipate aen tI sə peIt transitive verb 1. to look forward to; expect. examples: We anticipated a pleasant outing in the country. She anticipated being blissfully happy in her marriage, but she…