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Tuesday, 24 July 2012

10 new words ( part 5 )


Word
Definition
Foible
A minor weakness or eccentricity in someone’s character
Parterre
A formal garden construction on a level surface consisting of planting beds, edged in stone

Relegate
Consign or dismiss to an inferior rank or position
Conciliating
Stop ( someone) from being angry or discontented
Aperitif
A drink that stimulate the appetite
Factotum
An employee or assistant who serves in a wide range of capacities
Harebrained
Rash, ill-judged
Rudimentary
1.   Involving or limited to  basic principles
2.   Immature, undeveloped
Grotesque
A small cave or hollow
Sash
A cloth belt used to hold a robe together


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