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Word of the Day vol2

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uxorial of, relating to, or characteristic of a wife
chevron a figure, pattern, or object having the shape of a V or an inverted V; a heraldic charge consisting of two diagonal stripes meeting at an angle usually with the point up; a sleeve badge that indicates the wearer's rank and service (as in the armed forces)
reprobate a depraved person; scoundrel
puerile juvenile; childish, silly
ruthless having no pity; merciless, cruel
dossier a file containing detailed records on a particular person or subject
sward a portion of ground covered with grass
tantalize to tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach
irrupt to rush in forcibly or violently; (of a natural population) to undergo a sudden upsurge in numbers especially when natural ecological balances and checks are disturbed
eloquent marked by forceful and fluent expression
waif a piece of property found (as washed up by the sea) but unclaimed; stolen goods thrown away by a thief in flight; something found without an owner and especially by chance; a stray person or animal; especially a homeless child
inkling a slight indication or suggestion; hint, clue
tatterdemalion being in a decayed state or condition; dilapidated
bravado the quality or state of being foolhardy
frog-march to seize from behind roughly and forcefully propel forward
cordial tending to revive, cheer, or invigorate; sincerely or deeply felt; warmly and genially affable
vulnerable open to attack or damage; assailable
scour to go through or range over in or as if in a search
cap-a-pie from head to foot
omnium-gatherum a miscellaneous collection (as of things or persons)
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