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Noun > Sectional

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(count) US a type of long seat (called a sofa) that has three or more separate sections a leather sectional — called also sectional sofa

Verb > Burgeon

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To bourgeon is to grow or develop quickly—in other words to flourish, blossom or sprout. The trout population in the stream has burgeoned since the town implemented its laws against overfishing.

Adjective > Overpowering

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very strong or powerful an overpowering smell an overpowering fastball He has an overpowering personality. I felt an overpowering urge to tell him what I really thought of him.

1 : a system of rules that explain the correct conduct and procedures to be followed in formal situations (noncount) The soldier’s actions constitute a breach of military protocol. (count) They did not follow the proper diplomatic protocols. What is Read More …

Adjective > Palpable

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Something described as palpable is obvious and notable. Palpable may also be used as a synonym of tangible to describe something that can be perceived by one’s sense of touch. The tension in the courtroom was palpable as the jury Read More …

Noun > Noblesse oblige

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Noblesse oblige refers to the idea that people who have high social rank or wealth should be helpful and generous to people of lower rank or to people who are poor. As the inheritor of a great fortune, he was Read More …

Adjective > Gingerly

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An act or manner described as gingerly is very cautious or careful. It’s a delicate subject, and we need to approach it with gingerly care and tact. The antelope moved with a gingerly gait that suggested it was hurt.

Adjective > Defiant

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refusing to obey something or someone : full of defiance defiant rebels a defiant act He’s taken a defiant stand/stance on the issue. — defiantly adverb He’s spoken out defiantly against the new law.

Verb > Underwhelm

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To underwhelm someone is to fail to impress or excite them. Despite the hype, the movie underwhelmed most reviewers, who criticized its slow pace and poor special effects.

Adjective > Repulsive

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1 : causing strong dislike or disgust repulsive and evil acts a repulsive (=repellent) man The rotten meat was repulsive. (=nauseating, revolting) 2 : physics : of or relating to the force that pushes something away from something else Magnets Read More …

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