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Noun: artefact Pronunciation:(‘aa(r)-ti,fakt) Artefact meaning: A man-made object taken as a whole Synonyms: artifact Something that appears in a scientific result that is not a true feature of thing being studied, but instead a result …

Noun: assent Pronunciation:(u’sent) Assent meaning: Agreement with a statement or proposal to do something Synonyms: acquiescence Verb: assent Pronunciation:(u’sent) Assent meaning: To agree or express agreement Synonyms: accede, acquiesce Quotations: Rainer Maria Rilke – Go …

Noun: communion table Communion table meaning: The table in Christian churches where communion is given Synonyms: altar, Lord’s table Derived forms: communion tables Quotations: Mina Loy – We might have coupled in the bed-ridden monopoly …

Noun: duplex house Duplex house meaning: A house with two units sharing a common wall Synonyms: duplex, semidetached house Derived forms: duplex houses Quotations: John V.Terry – Dwelling which is constructed internally so as to provide …

Noun: vigorish Pronunciation:(vi-gu-rish) Vigorish meaning: An exorbitant or unlawful rate of interest Synonyms: usury, vig, rake-off A percentage (of winnings or loot or profit) taken by an operator or gangster Synonyms: off, vig Derived forms: …

Adjective: a la mode Pronunciation:(,a-lu’mowd) A la mode meaning: In the current fashion or style Synonyms: latest, in style, in vogue, modish Adverb: a la mode Pronunciation:(,a-lu’mowd) A la mode meaning: With ice cream on …

Noun: abandoned ship Pronunciation: (u’ban-dund ship) Abandoned ship meaning: A ship abandoned on the high seas Synonyms: derelict Derived forms: abandoned ships Quotations: David Wong – You see, Frank found out the hard way that …

Noun: abode Pronunciation:(u’bowd) Abode meaning: Any address at which you dwell more than temporarily Synonyms: residence Housing that someone is living in Synonyms: dwelling, home, domicile, habitation, dwelling house Derived forms: abodes Quotations: Henry David …

Noun: abstainer Pronunciation:(ub’stey-nu(r)) Abstainer meaning: Someone who practices self denial as a spiritual discipline Synonyms: ascetic A person who refrains from drinking intoxicating beverages Synonyms: abstinent, nondrinker Derived forms: abstainers Quotations: Michael – Goddard, however, …

Adjective: abyssal Pronunciation:(u’bi-sul) Abyssal meaning: Relating to ocean depths from 2000 to 5000 meters Resembling an abyss in depth; so deep as to be unmeasurable Synonyms: abysmal, unfathomable Quotations: Anonymous – In the family Cheiroteuthidae …