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- First recorded between 1275–1325.
- From the Old French admonester, “to remind,” and ultimately from the Latin admonēre, meaning “to remind or advise.”
EXAMPLES OF ADMONISH
- The safety officer admonished the workers to wear their protective gear at all times while on site.
- The teacher admonished the students to submit their assignments on time.
calcimine
noun
a white or tinted wash for walls, ceilings, etc.
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- First recorded in 1860–65; variant of kalsomine.
- From the Latin calx, meaning “lime or limestone.”
EXAMPLES OF CALCIMINE
- The old farmhouse still had traces of calcimine on its ceilings, giving the rooms a soft, chalky appearance.
- Over time, the calcimine began to peel, revealing plaster underneath.
saturnine
adjective
sluggish in temperament; gloomy; taciturn
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- First recorded between 1400–1450.
- From the Middle English Saturne, meaning literally “born under the influence of the planet Saturn.”
EXAMPLES OF SATURNINE
- After hearing the disappointing news, he sat with a saturnine look, his eyes fixed on the floor.
- Her saturnine glance across the room silenced the chatter, leaving everyone wondering what had caused her mood.
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