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Description of bucolic (adjective)
having to do with shepherds or the country; rural

Samples of bucolic
The bucolic setting inspired the artist.



   
Description of abridge (verb)
to shorten; to limit; to condense

Samples of abridge
The editor abridged the story to make the book easier to digest.



   
Description of incognito (adjective)
unidentified; disguised; concealed; anonymous; unknown

Samples of incognito
The federal Witness Protection Program makes its charges permanently incognito.



   
Description of presumption (noun)
something taken for granted; going beyond proper bounds; impudent boldness; arrogance

Samples of presumption
Speaking broadly, we may say that in the Roman church it is regarded as presumption, in the Protestant churches it is a privilege or a duty, but in the New Testament it is simply a fact.

Determination of presumption
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Description of imminent (adjective)
likely to happen without delay; forthcoming; impending

Samples of imminent
The storm clouds warned of the imminent downpour.



   
Description of dearth (noun)
scarcity; shortage; lack

Samples of dearth
A series of coincidental resignations left the firm with a dearth of talent.
The dearth of the coverage forced him to look for a new insurance agent.



   
Description of ken (noun)
one's understanding; perception; consciousness; knowledge; awareness

Samples of ken
My ken of the situation proved to be incorrect.



   
Description of raconteur (noun)
person skilled at telling stories

Samples of raconteur
Our questions ranged far and wide and his courtesy and patience turned them into an intriguing trail of discovery which was endlessly fascinating and richly rewarding, for he is also a natural raconteur.



   
Description of affable (adjective)
friendly; good-natured; easy to talk to

Samples of affable
Her affable puppy loved to play with children.



   
Description of articulate (verb)
to utter or speak clearly and distinctly

Samples of articulate
It's even more important to articulate your words when you're on the phone.



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