chat·e·laine shae tə leIn or shat ə len noun 1. the mistress of a castle or large household. 2. a clasp worn at the waist, from which chains extend for holding keys…
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superimpose
su·per·im·pose su pər ihm poz transitive verb to set or lay on top of or above something. example: We superimposed a grid on the original map. example: They have tried to superimpose…
incursion
in·cur·sion ihn kuhr zhən noun 1. a raid or sudden invasion. example: Our troops led an incursion on the small village. 2. an encroachment or inroad. example: She resented this incursion on her…
simper
sim·per sIm pər intransitive verb to smile in a silly or affected manner. example: It’s sickening how he simpers in the presence of these bigwigs. transitive verb to express with a silly…
petulant
petulant pe chə lənt adjective showing or inclined to show sudden or unreasonable irritation, impatience, or ill temper; peevish or sulky. example: The boy was a promising musician, but he was petulant,…