lapidary lae pih deI ri noun 1. one whose work is to cut, polish, or engrave gemstones, or the work itself. 2. an expert on or dealer in gemstones. example: She consulted…
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peremptory
peremptory pə remp tə ri adjective 1. not permitting refusal or disobedience. example: A peremptory order from the captain put a stop to our idling. 2. expressive of a command; imperative. example:…
quiescent
qui·es·cent kwi e sənt adjective in a state of inaction or rest; dormant. example: We played at the base of the quiescent volcano. example: As long as his tuberculosis remained quiescent, he…
latitude
latitude lae tih tud noun 1. the angular distance between the equator and a point north or south on the earth’s surface, as measured in degrees. example: New York City and Madrid…
blithe
blithe blaIth or blaIth adjective 1. carefree and gay in manner or disposition. example: The faces of these blithe and healthy children cheered her. example: Her blithe manner belied her deep and somber…