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EXAMPLES OF COADVENTURE
- Sarah and Tom decided to coadventure through the Amazon rainforest, sharing every thrilling moment.
- They often coadventure to ancient ruins and archaeological sites, uncovering secrets of the past together.
sierra
[ see-er-uh ]
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noun
a chain of hills or mountains, the peaks of which suggest the teeth of a saw.
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- First used between 1590鈥�1600.
- From Spanish: literally, “saw” from the Latin serra.听
- Compare with serrate.
EXAMPLES OF SIERRA
- The winding road through the sierra offered breathtaking views at every turn.
- Adventurers flock to the sierra for its challenging trails and scenic vistas.
venerable
[ ven-er-uh-buhl ]
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adjective
commanding respect because of great age or impressive dignity.
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- First used in Middle English between 1400鈥�50.
- From the Latin 惫别苍别谤腻产颈濒颈蝉, equivalent to 惫别苍别谤腻(谤墨), “to venerate, worship” + -bilis, “-ble,” an adjective-forming suffix.
EXAMPLES OF VENERABLE
- They visited the venerable ruins, awed by their historical significance.
- She was a venerable figure, known for her extensive knowledge and wise counsel.
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