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jounce
verb
to move joltingly or roughly up and down; bounce
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- First recorded between 1400–50.
- From the late Middle English, combining joll, “to bump” (now obsolete), and bounce.
EXAMPLES OF JOUNCE
- As the bus hit a pothole, everyone in their seats jounced up and down.
- The small boat jounced on the choppy waves, splashing water over the sides.
sabaton
noun
a foot defense with solid metal toe and heel pieces
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- First recorded between 1300–50.
- From the Old French sabot, meaning “wooden shoe.”
- Ultimate origin is unclear but compare with the Spanish zapata, “shoe” and the Italian ciabatta, “slipper.”
EXAMPLES OF SABATON
- The knight’s sabaton gleamed in the sunlight as he prepared for battle.
- The sabaton fit snugly over the soldier’s boots to provide protection.
expository
adjective
serving to expound, set forth, or explain
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- First recorded in 1590–1600; combining expositor + -tory1.
- From the Latin exponere, meaning to “set forth.”
EXAMPLES OF EXPOSITORY
- The expository presentation clarified the complex legal terms for the jury.
- The expository article explained the latest advancements in artificial intelligence.
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