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Penumbra
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n. pl. pe·num·brae (-brē) or pe·num·bras
1. A partial shadow, as in an eclipse, between regions of complete shadow and complete illumination. 2. The grayish outer part of a sunspot. 3. An area in which something exists to a lesser or uncertain degree: "The First Amendment has a penumbra where privacy is protected from governmental intrusion" (Joseph A. Califano, Jr.) 4. An outlying surrounding region; a periphery: "Downtown Chicago and its penumbra also stand rejuvenated" (John McCormick). |
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Frangible
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[fran-juh-buhl] adjective: Breakable
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malign
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[muh-lahyn]
–verb (used with object) 1.to speak harmful untruths about; speak evil of; slander; defame: to malign an honorable man. –adjective 2.evil in effect; pernicious; baleful; injurious: The gloomy house had a malign influence upon her usually good mood. 3.having or showing an evil disposition; malevolent; malicious. |
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proselytize
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[pros-uh-li-tahyz] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–verb (used with object), verb (used without object), -ized, -iz·ing. to convert or attempt to convert as a proselyte; recruit. |
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munificently
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1. extremely liberal in giving; very generous.
2. characterized by great generosity: a munificent bequest. |
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insouciant
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in-soo-see-uhnt
–adjective free from concern, worry, or anxiety; carefree; nonchalant. |
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acidulate
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–verb (used with object), -lat·ed, -lat·ing.
1.to make somewhat acid. 2.to sour; embitter. |
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esatz
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–adjective
1.serving as a substitute; synthetic; artificial: an ersatz coffee made from grain. –noun 2.an artificial substance or article used to replace something natural or genuine; a substitute. |
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cerise
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–adjective, noun
moderate to deep red. |
