verb to shine with a light that flickers or is not steady.Stars may look like they twinkle, but that is an illusion. See the full entry
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insidious
adjective dangerous through cunning, subtlety, and underhandedness.Their insidious plot included not only the assassination of President Lincoln but the killing of the Vice President and Secretary of State as well. See the…
insensible
adjective without normal sensations; unconscious.The fighter was rendered insensible by the fierce blow to his head. See the full entry
derivation
noun the source of a thing; origin.The derivation of the word “OK” has never been determined. See the full entry
demeanor
noun the way in which one conducts oneself; deportment.The calm demeanor of the flight attendants comforted the passengers.His stern demeanor suggested that he would tolerate no nonsense.We could see from the doctor’s…