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-octantn.1.Oneeighthofacircle.2a.A45degreearc.b.Theareaenclosed bytworadiiata45degreeangleandtheintersected...

Define deprecate. deprecate synonyms, deprecate pronunciation, deprecate translation, English dictionary definition of deprecate. express disapproval of; deplore, belittle, denounce, condemn: deprecate a criminal Not to be confused with: depreciate – lessen the value or price of;...

Define perusal. perusal synonyms, perusal pronunciation, perusal translation, English dictionary definition of perusal. tr.v. pe·rused , pe·rus·ing , pe·rus·es 1. To read or examine, typically with great care. 2. Usage Problem To glance over; skim. pe·rus′a·ble adj.

Define paradigm. paradigm synonyms, paradigm pronunciation, paradigm translation, English dictionary definition of paradigm. n. 1. One that serves as a pattern or model. 2. A set or list of all the inflectional forms of a word or of one of its grammatical categories: the paradigm...

Define shimmy. shimmy synonyms, shimmy pronunciation, shimmy translation, English dictionary definition of shimmy. n. pl. shim·mies 1. Abnormal vibration or wobbling, as of the wheels of an automobile. 2. A dance popular in the 1920s, characterized by rapid shaking of...

Define nonplus. nonplus synonyms, nonplus pronunciation, nonplus translation, English dictionary definition of nonplus. tr.v. non·plussed , non·plus·sing , non·plus·ses also non·plused or non·plus·ing or non·plus·es 1. To put at a loss as to what to think, say, or do;...