
Description of encroach (verb) to trespass; to intrude; to invade; to infringe
Samples of encroach It is unlawful to encroach on another's private property.
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Description of dearth (noun) scarcity; shortage; lack
Samples of dearth A series of coincidental resignations left the firm with a dearth of talent. The dearth of the coverage forced him to look for a new insurance agent.
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Description of ephemeral (adjective) very short-lived; lasting only a short time; transitory
Samples of ephemeral Living alone gave him an ephemeral happiness, soon to be replaced with utter loneliness.
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Description of lecherous (adjective) impure in thought and act; lustful
Samples of lecherous The lecherous Humbert Humbert is Nabokov's protagonist in Lolita, a novel that sparked great controversy because of Humbert's romantic attachment to a young girl. The lecherous man lurked on the corner.
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Description of allude (verb) to refer indirectly to something; to hint
Samples of allude The story alludes to part of the author's life. Without stating that the defendant was an ex-convict, the prosecutor alluded to the fact by mentioning his length of unemployment.
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Description of candid (adjective) honest; truthful; sincere; frank; straightforward; open
Samples of candid People trust her because she's so candid.
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Description of incorporeal (adjective) not consisting of matter; having no material existence; insubstantial
Samples of incorporeal The apparition appeared to be incorporeal.
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Description of promontory (noun) piece of land jutting into a body of water; bluff
Samples of promontory The boat hit the rocky promontory, splitting the bow.
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Description of parry (verb) to avoid; to ward off; to repulse; to turn away; to evade
Samples of parry I dislike talking to the woman so I will attempt to parry her by ducking around the corner.
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Description of derision (noun) act of mocking; ridicule; mockery; scorn
Samples of derision A day of derision from the boss left the employee feeling depressed. Constant derision from classmates made him quit school.
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