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debasement
debasement /dəˈbeɪsmənt/
noun
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Changing to a lower state (a less respected state)
(
debasement
, degradation
)
changing to a lower state (a less respected state)
The degradation of the environment is a concern for many.
The degradation of the environment is a concern for many.
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Being mixed with extraneous material; the product of adulterating
(
adulteration
, debasement
)
being mixed with extraneous material; the product of adulterating
surrealism
surrealism /sɝˈiːəˌlɪzəm/
noun
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A 20th century movement of artists and writers (developing out of dadaism) who used fantastic images and incongruous juxtapositions in order to represent unconscious thoughts and dreams
(
surrealism
)
a 20th century movement of artists and writers (developing out of dadaism) who used fantastic images and incongruous juxtapositions in order to represent unconscious thoughts and dreams
Salvador Dali was a prominent figure in the surrealism movement, creating dreamlike paintings.
Salvador Dali was a prominent figure in the surrealism movement, creating dreamlike paintings.
anchovy
anchovy /ænˈtʃoʊvi/
noun
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Small herring-like plankton-eating fishes often canned whole or as paste; abundant in tropical waters worldwide
(
anchovy
)
small herring-like plankton-eating fishes often canned whole or as paste; abundant in tropical waters worldwide
The pizza was topped with cheese, olives, and anchovy.
The pizza was topped with cheese, olives, and anchovy.
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Tiny fishes usually canned or salted; used for hors d'oeuvres or as seasoning in sauces
(
anchovy
)
tiny fishes usually canned or salted; used for hors d'oeuvres or as seasoning in sauces
I love the salty kick an anchovy adds to a pizza.
I love the salty kick an anchovy adds to a pizza.
phyllo
phyllo /ˈfɪloʊ/
noun
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Tissue thin sheets of pastry used especially in Greek dishes
(
phyllo
, filo
)
tissue thin sheets of pastry used especially in Greek dishes
The baklava, made of layered phyllo and honey, was a delicious treat.
The baklava, made of layered phyllo and honey, was a delicious treat.
