Definition: (adjective) Lacking exceptional quality or ability. Synonyms: mediocre, average, fair.
Usage: The performance was middling at best, but for some reason the audience still rose to its feet at the end of...

Definition: (adjective) Capable of being demonstrated or proved. Synonyms: provable.
Usage: The mother showed a demonstrable lack of concern for the general welfare of her children, so they were taken away from her.
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Definition: (noun) Persistent determination. Synonyms: doggedness, perseverance, persistency, tenacity.
Usage: Again and again...with the inexorab...

Definition: (noun) Exercising in preparation for strenuous activity. Synonyms: warm-up, prolusion.
Usage: The scrimmage was a tune-up for the big game.
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Definition: (adjective) Characteristic of rural life. Synonyms: rustic.
Usage: The house was very handsome, with a lovely countrified garden.
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