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to gibe, a gibe
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to taunt or tease someone, to put someone down (v)
a gibe: taunting words, a put down (n) |
From the first day of school, the short, thin boy had to endure the gibes of the bigger boys.
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effusive
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gushing; a way of expressing oneself with great or excessive emotion or enthusiasm. (adj)
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Mom praised me effusively for my good grades.
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Guinea
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1. an English gold coin issued from the mid-1600's to the early 1800's.
2. a unit value equal to one pound and one shilling. |
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august
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grand, majestic, having great dignity. (adj)
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The august chief of the Indian tribe offered food and shelter to the explorers.
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succinct
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a clear, precise way of expressing oneself using only a few words.
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Because the teacher's explanations were succinct I could understand easily.
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epistle
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a formal or elegant letter; found in books such as the Bible. (n)
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