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Nerve: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Nerve (noun): A bundle of fibers that transmits electrical impulses between the brain and other parts of the body.…
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Chord: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Chord (noun): A group of musical notes played together to produce a particular harmony. 2. Chord (noun): A straight…
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Present: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Present (noun): A gift; something given to someone without expectation of payment. 2. Present (adjective): Existing or occurring now;…
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Inauguration: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Inauguration (noun): The formal ceremony or process of investing someone with a position of authority or honor. 2. Inauguration…
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Retroactive: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Retroactive (adjective): Extending or applying to a period prior to enactment, establishment, or implementation. 2. Retroactive (adjective): Affecting or…
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Parched: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Parched (adjective): Extremely dry, especially due to intense heat and lack of rainfall. 2. Parched (adjective): Extremely thirsty. 3.…
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Bored: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Bored (adjective): Feeling weary and impatient because one is unoccupied or lacks interest in one's current activity. 2. Bored…
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Advantage: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Advantage (noun): A condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position. 2. Advantage (noun): A…
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Monsoon: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Monsoon (noun): A seasonal prevailing wind in the Indian Ocean and southern Asia, blowing from the southwest in summer…
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Tyrant: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Tyrant (noun): A cruel and oppressive ruler who exercises absolute power arbitrarily and unjustly. 2. Tyrant (noun): A person…
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Ancillary: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Ancillary (adjective): Providing necessary support to the primary activities or operation. 2. Ancillary (adjective): Supplementary or subordinate to something…
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Notion: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Notion (noun): An idea, belief, or general understanding of something. 2. Notion (noun): A desire or inclination to do…
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Summer: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Summer (noun): The warmest season of the year, occurring between spring and autumn. 2. Summer (noun): The period of…
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Mode: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Mode (noun): A manner, way, or method of doing something. 2. Mode (noun): In mathematics, the value that appears…
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Shed: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Shed (noun): A simple roofed structure used for storage or shelter. 2. Shed (verb): To cast off or let…
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