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Baksheesh

Posted 01 March 2010 | By | Categories: Noun | Comments Off on Baksheesh

bak·sheesh

  • A gratuity, tip, or bribe paid to expedite service, especially in some Near Eastern countries.

Synonyms: bakshis, bakshish, gratuity, pourboire, tip

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Disputatious

Posted 28 February 2010 | By | Categories: Adjective | Comments Off on Disputatious

dis·pu·ta·tious

  • Inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits.

Synonyms: combative, contentious, disputative, litigious

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Zaftig

Posted 27 February 2010 | By | Categories: Adjective | Comments Off on Zaftig

zaf·tig

  • Full-bosomed.
  • Having a full, shapely figure.

Synonyms: zoftig, buxom

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Masticate

Posted 26 February 2010 | By | Categories: Verb | Comments Off on Masticate

mas·ti·cate

  • To chew (food).
  • To grind and knead (rubber, for example) into a pulp.

Synonyms: chew, manducate, jaw

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Supplicate

Posted 25 February 2010 | By | Categories: Verb | Comments Off on Supplicate

sup·pli·cate

  • To ask for humbly or earnestly, as by praying.
  • To make a humble entreaty to; beseech.

Synonyms: beg, implore, pray

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