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大魔導士 十七級 |
snobbish Definition: (adjective) Befitting or characteristic of those who incline to social exclusiveness and who rebuff the advances of people considered inferior. Synonyms: cliquish, snobby, clannish, clubby Usage: I expected Susan, the daughter of a multimillionaire, to be snobbish, but she was actually warm and friendly.
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morganatic Definition: (adjective) Of or being a legal marriage between a person of royal or noble birth and a partner of lower rank, in which it is agreed that no titles or estates of the royal or noble partner are to be shared by the partner of inferior rank nor by any of the offspring of the marriage. Synonyms: left-handed Usage: Lola Montes, a dancer, became the morganatic wife of King Louis of Bavaria and was created Countess of Landsfeld.
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protuberant Definition: (adjective) Swelling out from the surrounding surface. Synonyms: bellying, bulgy, bulbous Usage: The huge and protuberant stomach was amply supported by wide and massive hips, and the shoulders were broad as those of a Hercules.
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大魔導士 十七級 |
garrulity Definition: (noun) The quality of being wordy and talkative. Synonyms: loquacity, talkativeness Usage: With the confidential garrulity of a man who has dined too well, he plunged into his darling topic, and I looked past him at the clock.
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outlast Definition: (verb) Live longer than. Synonyms: outlive, survive Usage: Naturally dried flowers will outlast a bouquet of fresh blooms.
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大魔導士 十七級 |
half-staff Definition: (noun) A position some distance below the top of a mast to which a flag is lowered in mourning or to signal distress. Synonyms: half-mast Usage: Out of respect for the fallen police officer, all government buildings flew their flags at half-staff for a week.
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rappel Definition: (verb) Lower oneself with a rope coiled around the body from a mountainside. Synonyms: abseil, rope down Usage: She decided to try and overcome her fear of heights by learning to rappel.
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disburse Definition: (verb) Expend, as from a fund. Synonyms: pay out Usage: The aid will not be disbursed until next year, so until then, the refugees will have to fend for themselves.
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大魔導士 十七級 |
concoct Definition: (verb) Prepare or cook by mixing ingredients. Synonyms: cook up Usage: The witch concocted a sweet-smelling brew that would put the princess to sleep for 100 years.
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