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- First recorded between 1955鈥�60.
- Formed from聽duplicit(y) + -ous, a suffix forming adjectives with the general sense of 鈥減ossessing, full of鈥�.鈥�
EXAMPLES OF DUPLICITOUS
- My duplicitous cat was purring sweetly while secretly plotting to knock over the vase.
- The politician’s duplicitous promises left voters wondering if he had taken acting lessons.
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Why Dictionary.com chose coadventure
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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.
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