 |
| Explanation of archetype (noun) original pattern or model Sample of archetype This man was the archetype for scores of fictional characters. The scientist was careful with the archetype of her invention so that once manufacturing began, it would be easy to reproduce it.
Example of archetype Dictionary.com · Cambridge Dictionaries · Merriam-Webster · Onelook.com |
|
| Explanation of adjure (verb) to appeal; to order solemnly Sample of adjure The jurors were adjured by the judge to make a fair decision.
Examples of adjure Dictionary.com · Cambridge Dictionaries · Merriam-Webster · Onelook.com |
|
| Explanation of indubitably (adverb) unquestionably; surely; obviously Sample of indubitably The officer was best indubitably the candidate for captain.
Example of indubitably Dictionary.com · Cambridge Dictionaries · Merriam-Webster · Onelook.com |
|
| Explanation of uncouth (adjective) uncultured; crude; clumsy Sample of uncouth The social club would not accept an uncouth individual.
Examples of uncouth Dictionary.com · Cambridge Dictionaries · Merriam-Webster · Onelook.com |
|
| Explanation of debacle (noun) disaster; collapse; havoc; defeat; devastation Sample of debacle The Securities and Exchange Commission and the stock exchanges implemented numerous safeguards to head off another debacle on Wall Street.
Example of debacle Dictionary.com · Cambridge Dictionaries · Merriam-Webster · Onelook.com |
|
| Explanation of attenuate (verb) to thin out; to weaken in intensity; to decrease Sample of attenuate Water is commonly used to attenuate strong chemicals. The chemist attenuated the solution by adding water.
Examples of attenuate Dictionary.com · Cambridge Dictionaries · Merriam-Webster · Onelook.com |
|
| Explanation of demur (verb) to protest; to object; to hesitate Sample of demur She hated animals, so when the subject of buying a cat came up, she demurred. She was nominated to sit on the committee, but she demurred.
Example of demur Dictionary.com · Cambridge Dictionaries · Merriam-Webster · Onelook.com |
|
| Explanation of figment (noun) something made up in the mind; imaginary story; notion Sample of figment The unicorn on the hill was a figment of his imagination.
Examples of figment Dictionary.com · Cambridge Dictionaries · Merriam-Webster · Onelook.com |
|
| Explanation of inevitable (adjective) sure to happen; unavoidable; certain; inescapable Sample of inevitable A confrontation between the disagreeing neighbors seemed inevitable.
Example of inevitable Dictionary.com · Cambridge Dictionaries · Merriam-Webster · Onelook.com |
|
| Explanation of comprehensive (adjective) all-inclusive; complete; thorough; extensive; large in scope Sample of comprehensive It's the only health facility around to offer comprehensive care.
Examples of comprehensive Dictionary.com · Cambridge Dictionaries · Merriam-Webster · Onelook.com |
|