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kvell
[ kvel ]
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verb
to be extraordinarily pleased; especially, to be bursting with pride, as over one's family.
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- An Americanism first recorded in 1965鈥�70.
- Comes from Yiddish kveln, meaning 鈥渢o be delighted.鈥�
- Related to the Middle High German and German word quellen, 鈥渢o well up, gush.鈥�
EXAMPLES OF KVELL
- She couldn’t help but kvell over her daughter’s acceptance into the prestigious ballet company.
- Seeing their artwork displayed in a gallery made them kvell with happiness.
tricksy
[ trik-see ]
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adjective
given to tricks; mischievous; playful; prankish.
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- First recorded in 1545鈥�55.
- Derives from the noun trick, which came from the Old North French word trique, 鈥渄eceit.”
EXAMPLES OF TRICKSY
- The mischievous elf played tricksy pranks on anyone who dared to enter the enchanted forest.
- The tricksy cat knocked over the vase while chasing a butterfly.
modus operandi
[ moh-duhs op-uh-ran-dee, -dahy ]
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noun
one鈥檚 usual way of doing something.
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- First recorded in 1645鈥�55.
- Comes from New Latin and means literally, 鈥渕ode of working.鈥�
- Often abbreviated聽MO.
EXAMPLES OF MODUS OPERANDI
- By studying the wildlife biologist’s modus operandi, conservationists hoped to replicate successful conservation efforts.
- Understanding the enemy’s modus operandi is crucial in developing effective counterstrategies.
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