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mosey
verb
to wander or shuffle about leisurely; stroll; saunter
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- First recorded in 1820–30.
- American slang of uncertain origin.
EXAMPLES OF MOSEY
- On his day off, he decided to mosey over to the park after breakfast.
- The student had no plans, so she decided to mosey through the university bookstore for an hour.
ramiform
adjective
having the form of a branch; branchlike
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- First recorded in 1815–25.
- From the Latin rām(us), meaning “branch.”
EXAMPLES OF RAMIFORM
- Scientists observed ramiform patterns in the crystal, where each section spread out in multiple directions.
- The marine biologist was captivated by the coral reef’s ramiform structure.
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- First recorded in 1580–90.
- From the Greek asýndetos, meaning “unlinked, loose.”
EXAMPLES OF ASYNDETON
- The politician’s speech was packed with asyndeton; she delivered each phrase sharply with no pause between her points.
- The speaker used asyndeton to create a dramatic, fast-paced rhythm in his speech.
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