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The rest are still unwritten.
Let's learn.
stalactite - An icicle-shaped mineral deposit hanging from the roof of a cavern, formed from the dripping of mineral-rich water.
Usage: The ugly new lamp hung from their dining-room ceiling like a stalactite.
foible - A minor weakness or failing of character.
Usage: My foible was patriotism; I was ruined by the baneful habit of trying to serve my country.
aplomb - Self-confident assurance; poise.
Usage: The defense attorney smiled with an air of aplomb knowing that his client's acquittal was all but assured.
magnum opus - A great work, especially a literary or artistic masterpiece.
Usage: "Paradise Lost" is generally considered to be Milton's magnum opus.
peignoir - A woman's loose-fitting dressing gown.
Usage: The tears came so fast to Mrs. Montpelier's eyes that the damp sleeve of her peignoir no longer served to dry them.
I took this English test, full with new English words that i never heard before yet i score 0/5 ! At least i took the chance to try! hahaha. Happy learning. Since there's no topic to blog about. Words are OWNED*
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