adjective lacking skill or aptitude; incompetent.I don’t like the thought of firing him, but he’s truly inept at the job. See the full entry
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frill
noun an unnecessary or superfluous ornament or luxury.He drove an expensive car with all the frills. transitive verb to decorate with a gathered or pleated trimming; ruffle. See the full entry
prohibition
noun 1. the act of prohibiting.The prohibition of tobacco smoking in all public buildings took place last year. 2. a law that prohibits something.Environmentalists are working for the prohibition of these dangerous…
liquidate
transitive verb 1.to pay off or settle (a debt or the like).With the sale of their business, they had enough money to liquidate their debts. 2. to terminate (a business) by selling…
memoir
noun an account of facts or events based primarily on the author’s personal experience.In her memoir of life in Washington, she tells of meetings with presidents and visiting dignitaries. See the full…