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animadvert
[ an-uh-mad-vurt ]
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verb
to comment unfavorably or critically
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- First recorded in 1630鈥�40.
- From the Latin animadvertere, meaning “to heed, censure;” combines animum, meaning “mind,” + advertere, meaning “to notice or 补诲惫别谤迟鹿.”
EXAMPLES OF ANIMADVERT
- The famous director was not afraid to animadvert on the lack of originality in modern filmmaking.
- The union leaders publicly animadverted on the company鈥檚 decision to cut wages, arguing it was retaliation.
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carpophagous
[ kahr-pof-uh-guhs ]
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adjective
feeding on fruit; fruit-eating
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EXAMPLES OF CARPOPHAGOUS
- The carpophagous bat species are crucial for pollination as they feed on nectar and fruit.
- The carpophagous diet of the iguana primarily consists of fruits and leafy greens.
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- First recorded in 1560鈥�70.
- From the Latin 谤墨诲脓谤别, meaning “to laugh.”
- Related to the word rident.
EXAMPLES OF RIANT
- I didn’t expect the judge to be so friendly and riant聽during the proceeding.
- They were happy to hear the riant chatter of the birds in the morning.
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