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Spire: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Spire (noun): A tall, narrow, tapering structure on top of a building, especially a church tower. 2. Spire (verb):…
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Curiosity: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Curiosity (noun): The desire to learn or know about anything; inquisitiveness. 2. Curiosity (noun): A strange or unusual object…
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RSVP: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. RSVP (abbreviation): An initialism for the French phrase "répondez s'il vous plaît," which translates to "please respond." Used to…
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Affected: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

Affected (adjective): Influenced or changed by an external factor. Affected (adjective): Artificial or pretentious in manner or appearance. Affected (adjective):…
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Submit: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Submit (verb): To present for consideration, acceptance, or approval. 2. Submit (verb): To yield or defer to someone else's…
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Change: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Change (noun): The act or instance of making or becoming different. 2. Change (verb): To make or become different;…
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Homonym: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Homonym (noun): A word that is spelled and pronounced like another word but has a different meaning. 2. Homonym…
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Ki: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Ki (noun): A life force or energy concept in East Asian culture, comparable to 'qi' or 'chi.' The word…
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Legend: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Legend (noun): A traditional story or group of stories told about a particular person or place. 2. Legend (noun):…
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Date: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Date (noun): A specific day of the year, often marked by the occurrence of a significant event. 2. Date…
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Important: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

Important (adjective): Having great significance or consequence. Important (adjective): Of considerable influence or authority. Important (adjective): Marked by or indicative…
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Cascade: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Cascade (noun): A small, steep waterfall, typically one of several that fall in stages down a rocky slope. 2.…
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Ethos: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Ethos (noun): The character or disposition of a community, group, or person. 2. Ethos (noun): The guiding beliefs or…
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Da: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Da (noun): A term for "father" used in Ireland, Scotland, and Northern England. 2. Da (noun): A Russian "yes";…
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Odyssey: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

Odyssey (noun): A long and eventful or adventurous journey or experience. Odyssey (noun): The epic Greek poem attributed to Homer,…
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