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sabaton
[ sab-uh-ton ]
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noun
a foot defense with solid metal toe and heel pieces
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- First recorded between 1300鈥�50.
- From the Old French聽sabot, meaning “wooden shoe.”
- Ultimate origin is unclear but compare with the Spanish聽zapata, “shoe” and the Italian聽ciabatta, “slipper.”
EXAMPLES OF SABATON
- The knight’s sabaton gleamed in the sunlight as he prepared for battle.
- The sabaton fit snugly over the soldier’s boots to provide protection.
expository
[ ik-spoz-i-tawr-ee ]
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adjective
serving to expound, set forth, or explain
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- First recorded in 1590鈥�1600; combining聽expositor +听-tory1.
- From the Latin exponere, meaning to “set forth.”
EXAMPLES OF EXPOSITORY
- The expository presentation clarified the complex legal terms for the jury.
- The expository article explained the latest advancements in artificial intelligence.
verbatim
[ ver-bey-tim ]
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adverb
in exactly the same words; word for word
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- First recorded in 1475鈥�85.
- From the Medieval Latin 惫别谤产腻迟颈尘; combining verb(um), meaning “word,” + -腻迟颈尘, an adverb suffix.
EXAMPLES OF VERBATIM
- The presenter quoted the report verbatim, leaving no room for interpretation.
- The email was shared verbatim with the team to make sure everyone had the same information.
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