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Wednesday, July 22, 2026

WORD MAN: Abatis

 

Expanded Definition of Words

WORDS FOUND RECENTLY

ABATIS: a defensive obstacle formed by felled trees with sharpened branches facing the enemy.

ARRANT: being notoriously without moderation; extreme. 

CELERITY: rapidity of motion or action.

DYSPEPTIC: a person who suffers from indigestion or bad temper.

EXPOSTULATE: to reason earnestly with someone against something that person intends to do or has done; remonstrate; express strong disapproval or disagreement.

FAUGH: expression of contempt, disgust or abhorrence.

PROPITIATING: winning or regaining the favor of (a god, spirit, or person) by doing something that pleases them.

SOLILOQUIZE: speak one's thoughts aloud when by oneself or regardless of any hearers; utter a soliloquy.

SYLVAN: consisting of or associated with woods; wooded; pleasantly rural or pastoral.

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