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562樓
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2026-3-27 13:50
purlieu Definition: (noun) An outer adjacent area of any place. Synonyms: environs Usage: These skulking visitors would keep about the purlieus of the camp until daylight; when, on the first stir of life among the sleepers, they would scamper off until they reached some rising ground.
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563樓
圆环之理
2026-3-28 12:34
acquirement Definition: (noun) An ability that has been acquired by training. Synonyms: skill, accomplishment, attainment, acquisition Usage: They were consequently much dissatisfied, and ready for any employment in which their talents and acquirements might be turned to better account.
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564樓
圆环之理
2026-3-29 15:53
delude Definition: (verb) To deceive the mind or judgment of. Synonyms: cozen, deceive, lead on Usage: You cannot delude me into believing that you ate your vegetables, because I saw you feeding broccoli to the dog!
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565樓
圆环之理
2026-3-30 11:30
delude Definition: (verb) To deceive the mind or judgment of. Synonyms: cozen, deceive, lead on Usage: You cannot delude me into believing that you ate your vegetables, because I saw you feeding broccoli to the dog!
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566樓
圆环之理
2026-4-1 11:21
flounder Definition: (verb) Walk with great difficulty. Synonyms: stagger Usage: Dave refused to run quietly on the trail behind the sled…but continued to flounder alongside in the soft snow, where the going was most difficult, till exhausted.
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567樓
圆环之理
2026-4-2 13:10
steadfast Definition: (adjective) Marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable. Synonyms: unbendable, unfaltering, unshakable, unwavering, firm, steady, stiff Usage: He remained steadfast in his belief that he had done the right thing.
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568樓
圆环之理
2026-4-3 12:31
hoarfrost Definition: (noun) Frozen dew that forms a white coating on a surface. Synonyms: rime Usage: In the morning, one will arise as fresh as a lark and look at the window, and see the fields overlaid with hoarfrost, and fine icicles hanging from the naked branches.
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569樓
圆环之理
2026-4-4 14:22
downplay Definition: (verb) Represent as less significant or important. Synonyms: understate, minimize Usage: As the police interrogated him, Henry tried desperately to downplay his role in the bank robbery.
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570樓
圆环之理
2026-4-5 14:37
machination Definition: (noun) A crafty scheme or cunning design for the accomplishment of a sinister end. Synonyms: intrigue Usage: During his early youth he had to contend against the machinations of a malignant uncle, who would have robbed him of his large possessions.
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571樓
圆环之理
2026-4-6 12:46
contagion Definition: (noun) The communication of an attitude or emotional state among a number of people. Synonyms: infection Usage: Arobin caught the contagion of excitement which drew him to Edna like a magnet.
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