Vocabulary Word
Word: glean
Definition: gather leavings; gather grain left behind by reapers; gather bit by bit (facts or information) often with difficulty
Definition: gather leavings; gather grain left behind by reapers; gather bit by bit (facts or information) often with difficulty
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::: conglomeration - mass of material sticking together::: somatic - pertaining to the body; bodily; physical
::: laity - laypersons; laymen; persons not connected with the clergy
::: finery - beautiful clothes for a special occasion
::: potpourri - heterogeneous mixture; medley; mixture of dried flower petals a pot (to give a pleasant smell to a room)
::: ventral - abdominal
::: frustrate - thwart; defeat; prevent from accomplishing a purpose
::: vitriolic - causing sharp pain to the mind; caustic; corrosive; sarcastic; of vitriol; N. vitriol: sulphuric acid (which burns flesh deeply); bitterly abusive expression; caustic expression; CF. glass
::: paltry - insignificant; petty; trifling; contemptible; Ex. paltry sum; CF. trash
::: nicety - precision; accuracy; minute distinction or difference; Ex. to a nicety: exactly; precisely; Ex. distinguish between niceties
