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gavage
noun
forced feeding, as by a flexible tube and a force pump
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- First recorded in 1885–90.
- From the French gav(er), meaning “to stuff,” and from the Old French dialect gave, “gullet, throat,” + -age2.
EXAMPLES OF GAVAGE
- Researchers conducted a study to evaluate the physiological effects of gavage on poultry, measuring weight gain and overall health.
- The regulations surrounding gavage vary significantly between countries, with some banning the practice altogether.
assiduously
adverb
with careful and consistent effort; diligently
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- First recorded in the early 17th century; formed from assiduous + -ly.
- From the Latin assiduus, equivalent to assid(ēre), meaning “to sit near or beside, dwell close to.”
EXAMPLES OF ASSIDUOUSLY
- The team assiduously followed the project timeline to ensure they met the tight deadlines.
- The detective assiduously examined every clue, hoping to solve the mystery.
haughty
adjective
disdainfully proud; scornfully arrogant
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- First recorded in 1520–30.
- Originated from the obsolete word haught, a variant of the late Middle English haute, from the Latin altus, meaning “high”+ –y2.
EXAMPLES OF HAUGHTY
- Despite her humble beginnings, she adopted a haughty attitude once she gained wealth and power.
- The manager’s haughty tone alienated the employees, making them feel undervalued.
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