fuhr lo noun 1. a leave of absence or vacation for an enlisted person in the military. example: They were going to get married during her next furlough. 2. a temporary dismissal…
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travesty
trae vih sti noun 1. an exaggerated or grotesque imitation or parody, as of a literary work or serious subject, made to ridicule the original. example: His symphonies are a hilarious travesty of…
cordial
kor jəl adjective 1. warm and gracious; courteous. example: The two candidates gave each other a cordial greeting before the debate began. 2. invigorating, especially for the heart. noun 1. a sweet,…
phlegmatic
fleg mae tihk adjective 1. not given to shows of emotion or interest; slow to excite. example: Given Father’s phlegmatic personality, we were surprised to see him so agitated. 2. of or…
choleric
ka lə rihk or kə le rihk adjective having a quick temper; easily angered. example: The choleric coach was quick to yell, swear, and eject players from the game.