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PRESUMPTUOUS

(prɪzʌmptʃuəs )

adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE]

If you describe someone or their behaviour as presumptuous, you disapprove of them because they are doing something that they have no right or authority to do.

[disapproval]

It would be presumptuous to judge what the outcome will be. 

Synonyms: pushy [informal], forwardboldarrogant  More Synonyms of presumptuous

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PRESUMPTUOUS was last modified: August 28th, 2024 by Jovan Stosic

Wiggle

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verb

wig·​gle ˈwi-gəl 

wiggled; wiggling ˈwi-g(ə-)liŋ 

Synonyms of wiggle

intransitive verb

1

to move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions JIGGLE

2

to proceed with or as if with twisting and turning movements WRIGGLE

transitive verb

to cause to wiggle

wiggle2 of 2

noun

1

the act of wiggling

2

shellfish or fish in cream sauce with peas

wiggly 

ˈwi-g(ə-)lē 

 adjective

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wiggle

Wiggle was last modified: August 18th, 2024 by Jovan Stosic

UNDERPIN

IPA Pronunciation Guide


(ʌndəʳpɪn )

Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense underpins, present participle underpinning, past tense, past participle underpinned

verb

If one thing underpins another, it helps the other thing to continue or succeed by supporting and strengthening it.

…mystical themes that underpin all religions. [VERB noun] 

…the beliefs underpinning contemporary art. [VERB noun] 

…a style of life extensively underpinned by public money. [VERB noun] 

underpinningWord forms: plural underpinningsvariable noun

…the economic underpinning of ancient Mexican society. [+ of] 

Many questioned the moral underpinnings of our financial dealings with each other. [+ of] 

Synonyms: supportbasefoundationfooting  More Synonyms of underpin

https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/underpin

UNDERPIN was last modified: July 28th, 2024 by Jovan Stosic

Ember

Concise Oxford English Dictionary

‘ɛmbə■noun

 a small piece of burning or glowing material in a dying fire.

OE myrge

, of Gmc origin….

Merriam-Webster Collegiate® Dictionary

em·berPronunciation:    em-bərFunction:          nounEtymology:         Middle English eymere, from Old Norse eimyrja; akin to Old English ǣmerge ashes, Latin urere to burnDate:              14th century

1 a glowing fragment (as of coal) from a fire especially one smoldering in ashes
2 plural the smoldering remains of a fire
3 plural slowly dying or fading emotions, memories, ideas, or responses still capable of being revived <the embers of his past>

ember dayPronunciation:    em-bər-Function:          nounEtymology:         Middle English, from Old English ymbrendæg, from ymbrene circuit, anniversary + dæg dayDate:              before 12th century

a Wednesday, Friday, or Saturday following the first Sunday in Lent, Whitsunday, September 14, or December 13 set apart for fasting and prayer in Western churches…

EngMac

ember

искра; жар…

English-Serbian dictionary

Ember

Zar-Zeravica-Ziv Zar

Ember was last modified: September 8th, 2023 by Jovan Stosic