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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.



   
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.



   
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.



   
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.



   
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.



   
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.

Determination of propinquity
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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.



   
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.



   
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.



   
Description of clandestine (adjective)
secret; hidden; covert; stealthy; underhand

Samples of clandestine
The clandestine plan must be kept between the two of us!

Determination of clandestine
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