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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

https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/presumptuous

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

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

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

Savant

Concise Oxford English Dictionary

savant

‘sav(ə)nt(or savante ‘sav(ə)nt
■noun

 a learned person.

C18: Fr., lit. ‘knowing (person)’, pres. participle (used asnoun) of savoir

….

Merriam-Webster Collegiate® Dictionary

sa·vantPronunciation:    sa-vänt, sə-, –n; sə-vant, sa-vəntFunction:          nounEtymology:         French, from Middle French, from present participle of savoir to know, from Latin sapere to be wise ― more at SAGEDate:              1719

1 a person of learning especially one with detailed knowledge in some specialized field (as of science or literature)
2 IDIOT SAVANT 1savant (as used in expressions)

idiot savant
idiot savants
idiots savants

idiot sa·vantPronunciation:    ē-ˌdyō-sä-nor same asIDIOTandSAVANTfor respective sing and pl formsFunction:          nounInflected Form:   pluralidiots savants \-ˌdyō-sä-n(z)\ oridiot savants \-n(z)\Etymology:         F, literally, learned idiotDate:              1927

1 a person affected with a mental disability (as autism or mental retardation) who exhibits exceptional skill or brilliance in some limited field (as mathematics or music) ― called also savant
2 a person who is highly knowledgeable about one subject but knows little about anything else…

EngMac

savant

а. научник; познавач…

English-Serbian dictionary

Savant

Naucnik-Ucenjak

Forage

Concise Oxford English Dictionary

‘fɒrɪdʒ■verb

 search widely for food or provisions. ▶

obtain (food) by searching.
■noun

    food for horses and cattle.
    an act of foraging.

forager noun

ME: from OFr. fourrage

 (n.), fourrager

 (v.), from fuerre

 ‘straw’, of Gmc origin and related to fodder….

Merriam-Webster Collegiate® Dictionary

1for·agePronunciation:    fȯr-ij, fär-Function:          nounEtymology:         Middle English, from Anglo-French, from fuerre, foer fodder, straw, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German fuotar food, fodder ― more at FOODDate:              14th century

1 food for animals especially when taken by browsing or grazing
2 [2foragethe act of foraging search for provisions

2forageFunction:          verbInflected Form:   for·aged ; for·ag·ingDate:              15th century

transitive verb
1 to strip of provisions collect forage from
2 to secure by foraging <foraged a chicken for the feast>
intransitive verb
1 to wander in search of forage or food
2 to secure forage (as for horses) by stripping the country
3 RAVAGERAID
4 to make a search RUMMAGE
–for·ag·er noun

Forage

Concise Oxford English Dictionary

‘fɒrɪdʒ■verb

 search widely for food or provisions. ▶

obtain (food) by searching.
■noun

    food for horses and cattle.
    an act of foraging.

forager noun

ME: from OFr. fourrage

 (n.), fourrager

 (v.), from fuerre

 ‘straw’, of Gmc origin and related to fodder….

Merriam-Webster Collegiate® Dictionary

1for·agePronunciation:    fȯr-ij, fär-Function:          nounEtymology:         Middle English, from Anglo-French, from fuerre, foer fodder, straw, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German fuotar food, fodder ― more at FOODDate:              14th century

1 food for animals especially when taken by browsing or grazing
2 [2foragethe act of foraging search for provisions

2forageFunction:          verbInflected Form:   for·aged ; for·ag·ingDate:              15th century

transitive verb
1 to strip of provisions collect forage from
2 to secure by foraging <foraged a chicken for the feast>
intransitive verb
1 to wander in search of forage or food
2 to secure forage (as for horses) by stripping the country
3 RAVAGERAID
4 to make a search RUMMAGE
–for·ag·er noun

Fornicate

fornicate
■ verb formal or humorous have sexual intercourse with someone one is not married to.

fornication noun
fornicator noun

C16 (earlier (ME) as fornication): from eccles. L. fornicat-, fornicari ‘to arch’, from L. fornix, fornic- ‘vaulted chamber’, later ‘brothel’.

Merriam-Webster Collegiate® Dictionary
for·ni·cate
Pronunciation: ‘fȯr-nə-ˌkāt
Function: verb
Inflected Form: -cat·ed ; -cat·ing
Etymology: Late Latin fornicatus, past participle of fornicare to have intercourse with prostitutes, from Latin fornic-, fornix arch, vault, brothel
Date: 1552

intransitive verb : to commit fornication
transitive verb : to commit fornication with
–for·ni·ca·tor -ˌkā-tər\ noun

English-Serbian dictionary
Fornicate
Provoditi Blud

Frugal

frugal
‘fru:g(ə)l
■ adjective sparing or economical as regards money or food.

frugality noun
frugally adverb

C16: from L. frugalis, from frugi ‘economical, thrifty’, from frux, frug- ‘fruit’.

Merriam-Webster Collegiate® Dictionary
fru·gal
Pronunciation: ‘frü-gəl
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin frugalis virtuous, frugal, from frug-, frux fruit, value; akin to Latin frui to enjoy
Date: 1590

: characterized by or reflecting economy in the use of resources
synonyms see SPARING
–fru·gal·i·ty \frü-‘ga-lə-tē\ noun
–fru·gal·ly \’frü-gə-lē\ adverb

EngMac
frugality
n. 1. штедливост.; 2. скромност, умереност (на јадење/храна).; 3. pe ј. скржавост, стиснатост

English-Serbian dictionary
Frugality
Stedljivost