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Word Explanations hydrometer, compliment, phenomenon, vaudeville, irk, treble, metonymy, indistinct, caricature, mollify

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

Example of hydrometer
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Explanation of compliment (verb)
forms: complimented; complimented; complimenting
to address or gratify with expressions of delicate praise

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Explanation of phenomenon (noun)
forms: phenomena, phenomenons
any unusual occurrence

Example of phenomenon
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Explanation of vaudeville (noun)
a variety show

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Explanation of irk (verb)
forms: irked; irked; irking
to afflict with pain, vexation or fatigue

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Explanation of treble (adjective)
multiplied by three

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

Example of metonymy
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Explanation of indistinct (adjective)
vague

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Explanation of caricature (noun)
form: caricatures
a picture or description in which natural characteristics are exaggerated or distorted

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

Examples of mollify
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Meaning of hydrometer, compliment, phenomenon, vaudeville, irk, treble, metonymy, indistinct