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Of of pertaining to any method of human communication, either spoken or written, consisting of the use of words in a structured and conventional way, whether united in a system specific to a country or region.
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bijou
Language; Language learning
Bijou is a small delicate, elegant and usually ornamental piece of delicate workmanship such as a jewel.
Smicker
Language; Language learning
The word smicker means to look at or after someone amorously. It can also be used to describe the moment you meet someone who takes your breath away.
epeolatry
Language; Language learning
Epeolatry means the worship of words. The word epeolatry comes from Greek. The prefix comes from epos, which means “words” while the suffix comes from latreia, meaning ...
Whirlwind
Language; Language learning
A whirlwind event or action happens or is done much more quickly than normal; ''He got married after a whirlwind romance.''.
Homage
Language; Language learning
Homage is respect shown towards someone or something you admire, or to someone who is in authority.
Limelight
Language; Language learning
If someone is in the limelight, a lot of attention is being paid to them, because they are famous or because they have done something very unusual or exciting.
Etymology
Language; Language learning
Etymology is a linguistic diachronic discipline that seeks to establish the formal and semantic origin of a lexical unit, most often a word It relies on the principles of the ...
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