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Noun > Jeopardy

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Jeopardy is defined as “exposure to or imminence of death, loss, or injury”; it is synonymous with danger. In legal contexts, jeopardy refers specifically to the danger that an accused person is subjected to when on trial for a criminal Read More …

Adjective > Palpable

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(more palpable; most palpable) formal obvious and noticeable I felt a palpable sense of relief. The attraction between them was palpable. There was a palpable excitement in the air as the town prepared for the festival.

Verb > Accumulate

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1 : (+ object) : to gather or acquire (something) gradually as time passes She has slowly accumulated (=amassed) a fortune. You can accumulate (=earn) bonus points by participating in surveys. The police have been accumulating (=collecting) evidence of his Read More …

Adjective > Boffo

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Boffo is an informal word that describes things that are extremely good or successful. The most recent film in the long-running franchise has done boffo business at the box office, a testament to the series’ enduring popularity.

Verb > Caterwaul

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To caterwaul is to make a very loud and unpleasant sound. Caterwaul can also mean “to protest or complain noisily.” The woods were quiet until the sound of a chainsaw caterwauling in the distance broke the calm. They continue to Read More …