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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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facetious
[ fuh-see-shuhs ]
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adjective
not meant to be taken seriously or literally.
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- First recorded in 1585鈥�95.
- From Middle French facecieux, from facetie, 鈥渁 jest,鈥� from Latin 蹿补肠脓迟颈补, 鈥渁 jest, witticism鈥� (see facetiae听+ -ious)
EXAMPLES OF FACETIOUS
- She made a facetious comment about moving to Mars to escape the traffic.
- The author’s facetious tone made the article entertaining despite the serious topic.
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- First used between 1590鈥�1600.
- Derived from the Late Latin 诲耻濒肠颈蹿颈肠腻谤别, “to sweeten” with 鈥慺颈肠腻谤别, “to do” + -ify, a verbal suffix meaning “to make, to cause to do, render.”
EXAMPLES OF DULCIFY
- She added honey to the tea to dulcify it, making it more enjoyable.
- They used syrup to dulcify the bitter medicine for the children.
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