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Definition: (adjective) Cleverly amusing in tone. Synonyms: bantering, facetious. Usage: The student made a tongue-in-cheek remark about his dog having eaten his overdue math ...


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splenic

Definition: (adjective) Of or relating to the spleen. Synonyms: lienal. Usage: Julian was overjoyed as his doctor explained that his splenic tumor had gone into remission.


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demean

Definition: (verb) Reduce in worth or character, usually verbally. Synonyms: degrade, disgrace,


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connive

Definition: (verb) Form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner. Synonyms: scheme, intrigue. Usage: We had to send that perfectly innocent man to penal servitude for a crime we kno...


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rebutter

Definition: (noun) A debater who refutes or disproves by offering contrary evidence or argument. Synonyms: confuter. Usage: Although our opponent's speech was well-received by the crowd, our rebutter was confident that she could disprove most of his claims.


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