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Word Explanations cursory, ramification, crescendo, fructify, detonation, pest, absolute, abye, dauntless, ominous

Explanation of cursory (adjective)
hasty and without attention to detail; perfunctory

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Explanation of ramification (noun)
an arrangement of branching parts

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Explanation of crescendo (noun)
forms: crescendos, crescendi
a gradual increase in loudness (music)

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Explanation of fructify (verb)
forms: fructified; fructified; fructifying
bear fruit

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Explanation of detonation (noun)
the act of detonating an explosive

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Explanation of pest (noun)
form: pests
any unwanted and destructive insect or other animal that attacks food or crops or livestock etc.

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Explanation of absolute (adjective)
not capable of being violated or infringed; inviolable

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Explanation of abye (verb)
make amends for; atone

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Explanation of dauntless (adjective)
invulnerable to fear or intimidation; fearless; hardy; intrepid; unfearing

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Explanation of ominous (adjective)
forms: more ominous; most ominous
presaging ill fortune

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