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virtu

Posted on January 14, 2016January 14, 2016 by admin

vər tu noun 1. an appreciation for or knowledge of fine objects of art, antiques, or the like. “Here,” he resumed, arising and leaning on my arm as he sauntered around the…

pressgang

Posted on January 13, 2016January 11, 2016 by admin

pres gaeng noun a group of men under the command of an officer who round up other men and force them to enter military service.

desperado

Posted on January 12, 2016January 11, 2016 by admin

de spə ra do noun a daring or dangerous outlaw.

foreclose

Posted on January 11, 2016January 11, 2016 by admin

for kloz transitive verb 1. to take away the right to redeem (a mortgage) or to take that right away from (the mortgagor), esp. for failure to make timely payments. 2. to…

glower

Posted on January 8, 2016January 6, 2016 by admin

glaU ər intransitive verb to look or stare with sullenness, anger, or animosity; scowl. She refused to respond to the vice-principal’s accusation and only glowered at him.

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