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strumpet - definition and synonyms Using the thesaurus noun [countable] old-fashioned strumpet pronunciation in British English /ˈstrʌmpɪt/ Word Forms Contribute to our Open Dictionary an insulting word for a woman who has a lot of sexual relationships or has sex with people who pay her money Synonyms and related words Words for women who have a lot of sexual partners:nymphomaniac, tramp, whore...

next-door - definition and synonyms Using the thesaurus adjective [only before noun] next-door pronunciation in British English Contribute to our Open Dictionary Related words next door adjective, adverb next door noun the boy/girl next door phrase 1 the next-door flat, garden, office etc is the one next to yours Synonyms and related words Next to, near to and not far away:local, close, nearly...

homecoming - definition and synonyms Using the thesaurus noun [countable] homecoming pronunciation in British English /ˈhəʊmˌkʌmɪŋ/ Word Forms Contribute to our Open Dictionary 1 an occasion when someone returns to a place where they used to live, work, or study Her family celebrated her homecoming. Synonyms and related words Arrivals and entrances:arrivals, entry, homecoming...

demagogy (deməgɒdʒi ) or demagoguery substantivo incontável You can refer to a method of political rule as demagogy if you disapprove of it because you think it involves appealing to people's emotions rather than using reasonable arguments. [disapproval] COBUILD Advanced English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers

that (t, t) pron. pl. those (z)

think (thngk) v. thought (thôt), think·ing, thinks

E·ther·net (thr-nt) A trademark for a LAN protocol.

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ker·nel (kûrnl) n. 1. A grain or seed, as of a cereal grass, enclosed in a husk. 2. The inner, usually edible seed of a nut or fruit stone. 3. The most material and central part; the core: "that hard kernel of gaiety that never breaks" Evelyn Waugh.

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su·per·flu·ous (s-pûrfl-s) adj. Being beyond what is required or sufficient.

1. An inscription on a tombstone in memory of the one buried there. 2. A brief literary piece commemorating a deceased person.

v. charmed, charm·ing, charms v.tr. 1. To attract or delight greatly: the simple elegance of the meal charmed the guests. 2. To induce by using strong personal attractiveness: charmed the guard into admitting them without invitations. 3. To cast or seem to cast a spell on; bewitch. v.intr. 1. To be alluring or pleasing. 2. To function as an amulet or charm. 3. To use magic spells.

awe·some (ôsm) adj. 1. Inspiring awe: an awesome thunderstorm. 2. Expressing awe: stood in awesome silence before the ancient ruins. 3. Slang Remarkable; outstanding: "a totally awesome arcade game" Los Angeles Times.

Dictionaries For over 150 years, Macmillan has established a reputation as one of the world’s leading reference publishers. We have now enhanced this reputation with a series of dictionaries for learners of English, created from scratch by skilled lexicographers working in Britain and America. They have used revolutionary software to analyse English as it is spoken and written today, to produce up-to-date reference books designed for quick and easy access. The dictionaries incorporate innovative techniques to help users build their vocabulary and improve their accuracy and fluency. The Macmillan English Dictionary, the flagship title in the range, won the two most prestigious awards in the ELT industry for its first edition: the Duke of Edinburgh English-Speaking Union English Language Book Award in 2002, and the British Council Innovations Award in 2004. The second edition, with a special focus on writing skills, was published in 2007, and includes a complete package of unique, carefully researched materials designed to help learners to become more confident writers in academic and professional situations.