
Explanation of liaison (noun) connection; link; contact; conspiracy
Sample of liaison The student council served as a liaison between the faculty and the student body.
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Explanation of swathe (verb) to wrap around something; to envelop; to enclose
Sample of swathe Soft blankets swathe the new born baby.
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Explanation of parity (noun) state of being the same in power, value, or rank; equality
Sample of parity When the younger brother was promoted to co-president with the elder son, it established parity between the two.
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Explanation of tenet (noun) principle accepted as authoritative; belief
Sample of tenet The Conservative Government got into its stride that this tenet was raised from aspirational status to a specific directive that InterCity must operate as a self-financing business.
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Explanation of brevity (noun) briefness; shortness; conciseness
Sample of brevity On Top 40 AM radio, brevity was the coin of the realm.
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Explanation of debonair (adjective) carefree; genial; stylish; charming; dashing
Sample of debonair Opening the door for another is a debonair action.
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Explanation of benign (adjective) mild; harmless; favorable; gentle; compassionate
Sample of benign A lamb is a benign animal, especially when compared with a lion.
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Explanation of ungainly (adjective) clumsy and unattractive; awkward
Sample of ungainly The ungainly man knocked over the plant stand.
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Explanation of potent (adjective) having great power or physical strength; influential; virile
Sample of potent He took very potent medication and felt better immediately.
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Explanation of pique (verb) to provoke; to irritate; to offend
Sample of pique The more he piqued her, the redder she grew.
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