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Explanation of hydrometer (noun)
an instrument for determining the density of solids and liquids by flotation



   
Explanation of compliment (verb)
forms: complimented; complimented; complimenting

to address or gratify with expressions of delicate praise



   
Explanation of phenomenon (noun)
forms: phenomena, phenomenons

any unusual occurrence



   
Explanation of vaudeville (noun)
a variety show



   
Explanation of irk (verb)
forms: irked; irked; irking

to afflict with pain, vexation or fatigue



   
Explanation of treble (adjective)
multiplied by three



   
Explanation of metonymy (noun)
a figure of speech that consists in the naming of a thing by one of its attributes



   
Explanation of indistinct (adjective)
vague



   
Explanation of caricature (noun)
form: caricatures

a picture or description in which natural characteristics are exaggerated or distorted



   
Explanation of mollify (verb)
forms: mollified; mollified; mollifying

to soothe



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