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superimpose

Posted on August 14, 2013August 12, 2013 by admin

su·per·im·pose su pər ihm poz transitive verb to set or lay on top of or above something. example: We superimposed a grid on the original map. example: They have tried to superimpose…

incursion

Posted on August 13, 2013April 10, 2020 by admin

in·cur·sion ihn kuhr zhən noun 1. a raid or sudden invasion. example: Our troops led an incursion on the small village. 2. an encroachment or inroad. example: She resented this incursion on her…

simper

Posted on August 12, 2013August 9, 2013 by admin

sim·per sIm pər intransitive verb to smile in a silly or affected manner. example: It’s sickening how he simpers in the presence of these bigwigs. transitive verb to express with a silly…

petulant

Posted on August 9, 2013August 7, 2013 by admin

petulant pe chə lənt adjective showing or inclined to show sudden or unreasonable irritation, impatience, or ill temper; peevish or sulky. example: The boy was a promising musician, but he was petulant,…

sibilant

Posted on August 6, 2013August 6, 2013 by admin

sib·i·lant sI bə lənt adjective of, pertaining to, characterized by, or producing a hissing sound. example: “S” is a sibilant consonant. noun a speech sound or consonant that resembles or suggests hissing,…

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