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Word: paradigm

Definition: model; example that serves as a model; pattern; list of all the inflectional forms of a word


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::: decapitate - behead
::: endorse - approve; support; write one's signature on the back of; N. endorsement; CF. dorsal
::: rendezvous - meeting place; meeting at a set time or place; V.
::: prude - excessively modest or proper person (who is easily shocked by improper things, esp. of a sexual nature); N. prudery; ADJ. prudish: excessively concerned with propriety
::: indenture - bind as servant or apprentice to master; bind by indenture; N: contract binding one party into the service of another for a specified time (as between an apprentice and his master)
::: spendthrift - someone who wastes money; CF. thrift: accumulated wealth
::: muddle - confuse; mix up confusedly; N: state of confusion
::: temerity - boldness; nerve; rashness; Ex. temerity to ask for a pay increase after only three day's work
::: temporal - of time; not lasting forever; limited by time; temporary; secular; worldly
::: jaunty - cheerful and pleased with life; lighthearted; animated; easy and carefree; dapper in appearance; Ex. jaunty person/hat