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  Word Explanations chasten, provenance, icon, fodder, demean, combustible, flag, propitiate, formidable, retaliate


   
Explanation of chasten (verb)
forms: chastened; chastened; chastening
correct by punishment or discipline; subdue



   
Explanation of provenance (noun)
where something originated or was nurtured in its early existence; place of origin; provenience



   
Explanation of icon (noun)
image; statue; idol



   
Explanation of fodder (noun)
food fed to livestock



   
Explanation of demean (verb)
forms: demeaned; demeaned; demeaning
reduce in worth or character, usually verbally; disgrace; put down



   
Explanation of combustible (adjective)
capable of igniting and burning



   
Explanation of flag (verb)
forms: flagged; flagged; flagging
become less intense; slacken off



   
Explanation of propitiate (verb)
forms: propitiated; propitiated; propitiating
make peace with



   
Explanation of formidable (adjective)
inspiring fear; unnerving



   
Explanation of retaliate (verb)
forms: retaliated; retaliated; retaliating
make a counterattack and return like for like, especially evil for evil



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