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…
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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…
flank
flank flaengk noun 1. the part of a human or animal between the hip and the ribs on either side of the body. 2. a piece of meat cut from the flank….
alloy
alloy noun ae loI 1. a combined form of two or more metals, or of a metal with a nonmetal, sometimes using an inferior ingredient with a more costly one. example: Brass…