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filibuster
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n.
1. (a) The use of obstructionist tactics, especially prolonged speechmaking, for the purpose of delaying legislative action. (b) An instance of the use of this delaying tactic. 2. An adventurer who engages in a private military action in a foreign country. v.intr. 1. To use obstructionist tactics in a legislative body. 2. To take part in a private military action in a foreign country. v.tr. To use obstructionist tactics against (a legislative measure, for example). The opposing party threatened a ... should the bill be brought up for a vote. synonyms: noun definiton 1a - obstructions, impediment definition 1b - exhortation, oration definition 2 - freebooter, privateer synonyms: verb definition 1 - impede, obstruct definition 2 - freeboot, privateer |
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gâteau, gateau
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n. A cake or pastry, especially a light one filled with custard, fruit, or nuts.
Of all the cakes at the pastry shop, the ... looked best to me. |
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geniality
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adj.
1. Having a pleasant or friendly disposition or manner; cordial and kindly. 2. Conductive to life, growth, or comfort; mild. 3. OBSOLETE: Relating to or marked by genius. 4. OBSOLETE: Of or relating to marriage; nuptial. 2. "the ... sunshine ... saturating his miserable body with its warmth" 4. n. Known for her ..., Allison always greeted others with a smile. synonyms: noun - cheerfulness, happiness, affability antonyms: noun - cheerlessness, unhappiness, disagreeableness |
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geophyte
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n. A perennial plant, such as a crocus or tulip, propagated by buds on underground bulbs, tubers, or corms.
My neighbor's garden contained a variety of ... including tulips and crocuses. |
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gibbosity
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n.
1. The condition of being gibbous. 2. A rounded hump or protuberance. The drama teacher attached a pillow to the undersite of the actor's shirt to create a ... . |
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globuliferous
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adj. Composed of or producing globules.
An examination of the rocks indicated that they were ... . |
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gloxinia
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n. Any of several tropical South American plants of the genus Sinningia, especially S. speciosa, cultivated as a houseplant for its showy, variously colored flowers.
Arielle's friend sent her a lovely ... to brighten the hospital room. |
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granivorous
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adj. Feeding on grain and seeds.
Some birds are ...; others include worms and insects in their diet. |
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guinea, Guinea
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n.
1. (a) A gold coin issued in England from 1663 to 1813 and worth one pound and one shilling. (b) The sum of one pound and one shilling. 2. OFFENSIVE SLANG: Used as a disparaging term for an Italian or a person of Italian descent. A country of western Africa on the Atlantic Ocean. It was a French colony from 1898 until 1958, when it gained its independence. Conakry is the capital and the largest city. Population, 4,830,000. The young boy who found a ... lying in the street thought that he was the luckiest boy in town. |
