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circumscribe
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VERB
To enclose in a circle, to draw a line around. The indoor track circumscribed the rest of the gym |
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ascribe
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VERB
To identify as causing something; to attribute to. Reporters ascribed the decline in TV viewing to the Internet |
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inscribe
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VERB
To write, carve or engrave words on the surface. We inscribed, "To Mom, with Love" inside of the card |
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nondescript
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ADJECTIVE
Lacking distinction or individual features. In an area of nondescript buildings, there was one bright red staircase. |
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prescribe
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VERB
To give or recommend as a medical treatment. The physician prescribed pain medicine to the injured boy. |
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scribe
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NOUN
A person who copies manuscripts and documents. In the 700's monks served as scribes, making beautiful manuscripts. |
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scripture
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NOUN
Sacred writing or books The preacher was quoting the scripture. |
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proscribe
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VERB
To forbid or prohibit; to criticize. The school proscribed the use of cell phones in class. |
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subscript
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NOUN
A small letter or number written below and to the right of others The subscript in H20 is written as a small 2. |
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transcribe
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VERB
To make a full written copy of spoken material. The piano piece was transcribed for violin. |
