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erudite

[ er-yoo-dahyt ] [ r yda阞t ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

adjective

characterized by great knowledge; learned or scholarly

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  • First recorded between 13751425.
  • From Latin 襲娶喝餃蘋喧喝莽, equivalent to 襲娶喝餃(襲)- (襲-, intensive prefix + rud-, unformed, rough, rude) + -蘋喧喝莽, adjective suffix.
  • See origin at e-1, rude, -ite2.

EXAMPLES OF ERUDITE

  • She impressed the interview panel with her erudite responses, showcasing her extensive knowledge of the subject.
  • During the debate, his erudite arguments made it clear he had thoroughly researched the topic.
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tomfoolery

[ tom-foo-luh-ree ] [ tmfu l ri ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

noun,

foolish or silly behavior

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EXAMPLES OF TOMFOOLERY

  • Their constant tomfoolery at the party made everyone laugh, though some found it slightly annoying.
  • The office meeting was interrupted by a round of tomfoolery that lightened the mood.
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nephogram

[ nef-uh-gram ] [ nf 氶r疆m ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

noun

a picture of a cloud or clouds

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More about nephogram

  • Apparently first used in the early 1900s in academic and meteorological circles.
  • Formed from the Greek nepho-, “cloud” + -gram, “drawing.”

EXAMPLES OF NEPHOGRAM

  • The meteorologist studied the nephogram to determine the cloud cover over the region.
  • To better understand cloud dynamics, the team analyzed a series of nephograms taken throughout the day.
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