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2025-6-25 12:31
populate Definition: (verb) Inhabit or live in; be an inhabitant of. Synonyms: inhabit, live, dwell Usage: Millions of as yet undiscovered creatures populate the ocean depths.
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293樓
圆环之理
2025-6-26 13:59
contrite Definition: (adjective) Feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses. Synonyms: remorseful, rueful, ruthful Usage: He was so contrite that he wrote me a letter of apology.
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294樓
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2025-6-27 12:29
tartar Definition: (noun) An incrustation that forms on the teeth and gums. Synonyms: calculus, tophus Usage: The dentist told me that I should brush and floss my teeth twice a day to help prevent the accumulation of tartar in my mouth.
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295樓
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2025-6-28 12:29
uncultivated Definition: (adjective) (Of persons) lacking art or knowledge. Synonyms: uncultured, artless Usage: Never had they witnessed such power of mastication, and such marvelous capacity of stomach, as in this native and uncultivated gastronome.
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296樓
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2025-6-29 14:04
cubbyhole Definition: (noun) A small secluded room. Synonyms: snug Usage: Back in her cubbyhole of an office, Nina sat down at her desk.
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297樓
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2025-6-30 15:11
passel Definition: (noun) (Often followed by "of") a large number or amount or extent. Synonyms: great deal, hatful, lot, peck, mickle, mint, quite a little, slew, spate, tidy sum, wad, stack, raft, mountain, pile, plenty, mass, batch, heap, deal, flock, pot, mess, sight Usage: The President faces a passel of domestic issues.
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298樓
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2025-7-1 12:42
empty-handed Definition: (adjective) Having acquired or gained nothing. Synonyms: unrewarded Usage: They returned from the negotiations empty-handed and frustrated.
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299樓
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2025-7-2 14:24
swerve Definition: (verb) Turn sharply; change direction abruptly. Synonyms: sheer, slue, trend, veer, curve, cut Usage: The driver had to swerve to avoid hitting a deer and nearly lost control of his car in the process.
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300樓
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2025-7-3 12:01
serviette Definition: (noun) A small piece of table linen that is used to wipe the mouth and to cover the lap in order to protect clothing. Synonyms: napkin Usage: He sat down and tucked his serviette into his waistcoat, raised his glass, and suddenly set it down again.
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301樓
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2025-7-4 12:33
saboteur Definition: (noun) Someone who commits sabotage or deliberately causes wrecks. Synonyms: diversionist, wrecker Usage: The saboteurs planned to bomb several buses and office buildings in the city.
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