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salvo

Posted on May 23, 2013May 23, 2013 by admin

sael vo noun definition 1:  the firing of guns or other firearms simultaneously or in succession, esp. as a salute. example: We heard the roar of salvos from the ship. definition 2: …

pathos

Posted on May 22, 2013January 7, 2020 by admin

peI thas, peI thaws,  peI thos, or pae thos noun definition:  a quality in life or art that evokes pity, sadness, or compassion.example: The film is serious and filled with pathos, and…

repine

Posted on May 21, 2013May 19, 2013 by admin

rih paIn intransitive verb definition 1. to express or feel unhappiness; complain; fret. example: She lay on the couch all day, repining over her misfortune.

ataxia

Posted on May 17, 2013January 7, 2020 by admin

@ taek si @ noundefinition: loss or lack of ability to coordinate voluntary muscle movements.example: Ataxia makes it difficult for her to pick up objects. See the full entry

freefloating or free-floating

Posted on May 10, 2013May 7, 2013 by admin

fri flo tIng adjective definition 1: lacking a connection, commitment, or focus, esp. with regard to a doctrine, party, or cause; independent. example: The candidates are unnerved by the numbers of free-floating voters….

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