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Word Explanations inflated, whiff, compunction, prosody, inductive, poultice, patois, agio, hieratical, squabble

Explanation of inflated (adjective)
swollen; filled with air or gas; expanded

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Explanation of whiff (noun)
form: whiffs
a strikeout resulting from the batter swinging at and missing the ball for the third strike

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Explanation of compunction (noun)
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed); self-reproach

Example of compunction
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Explanation of prosody (noun)
form: no plural
study of poetic meter

Examples of prosody
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Explanation of inductive (adjective)
of or pertaining to electric or magnetic induction

Example of inductive
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Explanation of poultice (noun)
a medical dressing consisting of a soft heated mass of meal; plaster

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Explanation of patois (noun)
form: patois
common language

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Explanation of agio (noun)
a fee charged for exchanging currencies; premium; exchange premium

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Explanation of hieratical (adjective)
associated with the priesthood or priests; sacerdotal

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Explanation of squabble (noun)
form: squabbles
a quarrel about petty points; spat; tiff; pettifoggery; fuss

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