noun the waste matter of animals, esp. that of cows and horses, used as a fertilizer. Manure is often mixed with other organic materials such as straw. The farmers are spreading manure…
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gauge
transitive verb to make an estimate of or a judgment concerning; judge.The speaker incorrectly gauged the reactions of his audience.It is impossible to gauge the size of an iceberg by looking at…
Weekly Quiz
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tyrannical
adjective imposing one’s will on others by threat or force; despotic; oppressive.The tyrannical king forced the nobles to give up much of their land.Our tyrannical office manager won’t even allow us to…