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Define prescience. prescience synonyms, prescience pronunciation, prescience translation, English dictionary definition of prescience. knowledge of things before they exist or happen; foresight: He had a prescience that there would be an earthquake. Not to be confused with: instinct –...
Define demure. demure synonyms, demure pronunciation, demure translation, English dictionary definition of demure. shy; modest; reserved; retiring Not to be confused with: demur – to make objection, esp. on the grounds of scruples; take exception; hesitation Abused,...
Define wretch. wretch synonyms, wretch pronunciation, wretch translation, English dictionary definition of wretch. an unfortunate or unhappy person Not to be confused with: retch – to make efforts to vomit Abused, Confused, & Misused Words by Mary Embree Copyright ©...
Define knavery. knavery synonyms, knavery pronunciation, knavery translation, English dictionary definition of knavery. n. pl. knav·er·ies 1. Dishonest or crafty dealing. 2. An instance of trickery or mischief. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth...
Define calcareous. calcareous synonyms, calcareous pronunciation, calcareous translation, English dictionary definition of calcareous. adj. Composed of, containing, or characteristic of calcium carbonate, calcium, or limestone; chalky. cal·car′e·ous·ly adv. American Heritage® Dictionary of...