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rime

[ rahym ] [ ra瑟m ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

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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brusque

[ bruhsk ] [ br蕦sk ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

adjective

abrupt in manner; blunt

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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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nowhither

[ noh-hwith-er ] [ 藞no蕣藢拾w瑟冒 蓹r ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

adverb

to no place; nowhere

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EXAMPLES OF NOWHITHER

  • The abandoned road led nowhither, disappearing into a dense forest.
  • The river seemed to spring from an unknown spot and flow nowhither.
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