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brusque

[ bruhsk ] [ brÊŒsk ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

adjective

abrupt in manner; blunt

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More about brusque

  • First recorded in 1595–1605.
  • 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 ] [ ˈnoʊˌʰwɪð ər ] 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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addle

[ ad-l ] [ ˈæd l ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

verb

to make or become confused

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More about addle

  • First recorded before 1000.
  • Fom Old English adela, meaning “filth, mud.”

EXAMPLES OF ADDLE

  • The complicated furniture manual addled my thoughts — I couldn’t make sense of a single step! 
  • A lack of sleep can addle your decision-making abilities.
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