
Description of elucidate (verb) to make clear; to explain; to clarify
Samples of elucidate In the paper's conclusion, its purpose was elucidated in one sentence.
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Description of dowdy (adjective) shabby in appearance; untidy; sloppy
Samples of dowdy The dowdy girl had no buttons on her coat and the threads were falling apart.
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Description of palindrome (noun) word or phrase which reads the same backwards and forwards
Samples of palindrome Bob, "Dad," and "Madam" are examples of palindromes.
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Description of moot (adjective) subject to or open for discussion or debate
Samples of moot The discussion of extending the girl's curfew was a moot point.
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Description of peccadillo (noun) slight fault or offense; minor sin
Samples of peccadillo The child was embarrassed when he was caught committing the peccadillo of eating chocolate before dinner.
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Description of propinquity (noun) closeness in time or place; closeness of relationship; resemblance
Samples of propinquity The propinquity of the disasters put the community in chaos. The propinquity of the two stories was the basis of the teacher's lesson.
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Description of noxious (adjective) harmful to one's health
Samples of noxious The noxious fumes caused the person to become ill.
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Description of blatant (adjective) crude; vulgar; obtrusive; conspicuous; blunt
Samples of blatant The blatant foul was reason for ejection. The defendant was blatant in his testimony.
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Description of maudlin (adjective) foolishly and tearfully sentimental; weepy; emotional
Samples of maudlin The maudlin affair consisted of three speeches in honor of the benefactor.
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Description of clandestine (adjective) secret; hidden; covert; stealthy; underhand
Samples of clandestine The clandestine plan must be kept between the two of us!
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