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Word Explanations parse, ferret, desolate, rationalize, abnegation, imbue, peremptory, burly, profound, anachronism

Explanation of parse (verb)
to separate (a sentence or word) into parts and describe the function of each

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Explanation of ferret (verb)
to force out of hiding; to search for; to discover; to investigate; to worry

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Explanation of desolate (adjective)
to be left alone or made lonely; miserable; to neglected; abandoned

Example of desolate
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Explanation of rationalize (verb)
to offer reasons for; to account for on rational grounds

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Explanation of abnegation (noun)
denial

Example of abnegation
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Explanation of imbue (verb)
to soak; to stain; to permeate; to influence strongly; to inspire

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Explanation of peremptory (adjective)
barring future action; that cannot be denied, changed, etc.; aggressive

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Explanation of burly (adjective)
strong; bulky; stocky; sturdy

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Explanation of profound (adjective)
deep; knowledgeable; thorough; intense; serious

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Explanation of anachronism (noun)
something out of place in time (e.g. an airplane in 1492); something that is obsolete or out of date

Examples of anachronism
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Meaning of parse, ferret, desolate, rationalize, abnegation, imbue