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froward
[ froh-werd ]
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adjective
willfully contrary; not easily managed
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- First recorded between 1150鈥�1200 as a preposition meaning “away from.”
- Combines 蹿谤辞-鹿, meaning “from, back,” + -飞补谤诲鲁.
EXAMPLES OF FROWARD
- My brother’s froward nature often leads to arguments 鈥� he refuses to compromise!
- Her froward attitude makes teamwork nearly impossible because she resists every suggestion.
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rime
[ rahym ]
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noun
an opaque coating of ice caused by rapid freezing
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- First recorded before 900.
- From Old English 丑谤墨尘, meaning “rime, hoar frost.”
EXAMPLES OF RIME
- A layer of rime had formed on the street signs, making them difficult to read.
- The morning sun melted the rime from the windows.
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- First recorded in 1595鈥�1605.
- Through Middle French, from the Italian brusco, meaning “rough; tart.”
EXAMPLES OF BRUSQUE
- He apologized later for being brusque, blaming his bad mood on a stressful day.
- The waiter’s brusque manner made their anniversary dinner feel rushed.
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