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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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Am: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Am (verb): To exist or be present in a particular place or situation. 2. Am (verb): Used with a…
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Fiancé: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Fiancé (noun): A man who is engaged to be married. Fiancé typically refers to a man who is engaged…
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Coherence: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Coherence (noun): The quality of being logical, consistent, and forming a unified whole. 2. Coherence (noun): In physics, the…
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Grub: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

Grub (noun): The larva of an insect, especially a beetle. Grub (verb): To dig or search about, as with the…
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Disingenuous: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Disingenuous (adjective): Not sincere or candid, typically by pretending to know less about something than one really does. 2.…
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Trash: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

1. Trash (noun): Discarded matter that is no longer useful or required. 2. Trash (verb): To destroy or heavily damage…
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