transitive verb to give pleasure or satisfaction to (someone).Her excellent performance in school gratified her parents.I was gratified by receiving the award because I had worked very hard. See the full entry

adjective fluent, apt, and persuasive, as a speaker or a speech.The eloquent speaker utterly inspired and moved her audience.The governor was eloquent on the subject of his reforms.The students applauded after the…

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adjective 1. exceptionally difficult; daunting.Building the pyramids was a formidable task. 2. causing fear or hesitation; fearsome or intimidating.The Vikings were a formidable foe. See the full entry

intransitive verb to hang loosely, esp. with a swinging motion.The baby’s legs dangled from the chair.A pendant dangled on the gold chain.I don’t like earrings that dangle. See the full entry