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treacly

[ tree-klee ] [ 藞tri kli ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

adjective

sentimental in a contrived or unrestrained way

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  • First recorded between 1700鈥�1800.
  • Combines treacle + -ly.

EXAMPLES OF TREACLY

  • The pop song’s style was too treacly and overdone for my taste.
  • My friend always sends me the most treacly greeting cards.
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intenerate

[ in-ten-uh-reyt ] [ 瑟n藞t蓻n 蓹藢re瑟t ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

verb

to make soft or tender; soften

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EXAMPLES OF INTENERATE

  • Soaking the stiff wool in a vinegar solution will intenerate the fibers.
  • 51吃瓜s of praise can intenerate a stubborn heart.
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boobook

[ boo-book ] [ 藞bu b蕣k ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

noun

a small, reddish-brown spotted owl

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  • First recorded in 1795鈥�1805.
  • From the Dharuk (an endangered Australian language) bokbok, imitative of the bird’s call.

EXAMPLES OF BOOBOOK

  • A friend to farmers, the boobook helps to control the rodent population.
  • The researchers set up cameras to observe the nocturnal habits of the boobook.
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