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Bolster (noun)
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a long, often cylindrical, cushion for a bed, sofa, etc.
I sat on the new bolster for my couch, which was long and cushy. |
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Cravat (noun)
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a necktie
The woman tied a cravat around her husband's neck, to nicely compliment his suit for work. |
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Romps (verb)
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to play or frolic in a lively or boisterous manner
The four year-old always romps around the house gleefully, especially when she gets a new toy. |
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Vexed (verb)
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made (someone) feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried; caused distress to
She vexed me, so I angrily yelled at her to stop bothering me. |
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Vorpal (adjective)
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Deadly
There was a snake in her house, which she had been told has a poisonous, vorpal bite. |
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Asunder (adverb)
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apart; divided; into pieces
The United States burst asunder during the Civil War. |
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Capering (verb)
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to leap or skip about in a sprightly manner; to prance, to frisk
I was capering around the room, when I realized my friend was watching me skip sprightly. |
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Chortle (verb)
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to laugh in a breathy, gleeful way; to chuckle
I like to make fun of my Uncle's chortle; he always chuckles to himself. |
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Memorandum (noun)
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a note or record made for future use; a written message
I think that the Jews and Arabs should sign a Memorandum of understanding and peace. |
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Usurp (noun)
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Illegal seizure and occupation of a
throne. The evil prince is trying to usurp his father's position as king by illegally ordering him to be locked away. |
