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horary
  • a  relating to the hours
    the horary cycle
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dextrous
  • s  skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands
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defined
  • v  determine the essential quality of
  • v  give a definition for the meaning of a word
  • v  determine the nature of
  • v  show the form or outline of
    The tree was clearly defined by the light
  • v  decide upon or fix definitely
  • a  clearly characterized or delimited
    lost in a maze of words both defined and undefined
    each child has clearly defined duties
  • s  showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary
    hills defined against the evening sky
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definite
  • a  precise; explicit and clearly defined
    I want a definite answer
    a definite statement of the terms of the will
    a definite amount
    definite restrictions on the sale of alcohol
    the wedding date is now definite
    a definite drop in attendance
  • s  known for certain
    it is definite that they have won
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definitive
  • s  clearly defined or formulated
  • s  of recognized authority or excellence
    the definitive work on Greece
  • s  supplying or being a final or conclusive settlement
    a definitive verdict
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deflated
  • v  collapse by releasing contained air or gas
  • v  release contained air or gas from
  • v  reduce or lessen the size or importance of
    The bad review of his work deflated his self-confidence
  • v  produce deflation in
    The new measures deflated the economy
  • v  reduce or cut back the amount or availability of, creating a decline in value or prices
  • v  become deflated or flaccid, as by losing air
    The balloons deflated
  • s  brought low in spirit
    left us fatigued and deflated spiritually
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