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| Explanation of hybrid (noun) anything of mixed origin; crossbreed Sample of hybrid The flower was a hybrid of three different flowers.
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| Explanation of cajole (verb) to coax with insincere talk Sample of cajole To cajole the disgruntled employee, the manager coaxed him with lies and sweet talk. The salesman will cajole the couple into buying the stereo.
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| Explanation of colloquial (adjective) having to do with conversation; informal speech Sample of colloquial The colloquial reference indicated the free spirit of the group. When you listen to the difference between spoken colloquial conversation and written work, you realize how good an ear a novelist must have to write authentic dialogue.
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| Explanation of cherish (verb) to feel love for; to care for; to treasure Sample of cherish The bride vowed to cherish the groom for life.
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| Explanation of appease (verb) to satisfy; to calm; to sooth Sample of appease A milk bottle usually appeases a crying baby.
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| Explanation of deference (noun) courteous respect for; honor; esteem; reverence Sample of deference To avoid a confrontation, the man showed deference to his friend. The deference shown to the elderly woman's opinion was heartwarming.
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| Explanation of stanza (noun) group of lines in a poem having a definite pattern Sample of stanza The poet uses an odd simile in the second stanza of the poem.
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| Explanation of tenacious (adjective) holding; persistent; consistent Sample of tenacious With a tenacious grip, the man was finally able to pull the nail from the wall. After his tenacious pleas, she finally conceded. His hold on his dreams is as tenacious as anyone I know.
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| Explanation of superficial (adjective) on the surface; narrow minded; lacking depth Sample of superficial The victim had two stab wounds, but luckily were only superficial.
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| Explanation of saunter (verb) to walk at a leisurely pace; to stroll; to meander Sample of saunter The loving couple sauntered down the wooded path.
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