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- First recorded between 1425–75.
- From Latin diffīdēns, “mistrusting, despairing.”
EXAMPLES OF DIFFIDENT
- The new student was nervous and diffident when introducing himself in front of the whole class.
- Even as we praised the artist’s latest work, she remained unsure and diffident in manner.
beek
verb
to bask or warm in sunshine or before a fireplace, stove, or bonfire.
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- First recorded between 1200–50.
- Possibly from the Middle English word beken, akin to bake.
EXAMPLES OF BEEK
- It’s so cozy to beek in front of the fireplace after a day of skiing.
- On sunny days, we can see many lizards beeking in the sun.
jubilee
noun
a celebration of the anniversary of a special event
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- First recorded between 1350–1400.
- From the Hebrew word yōbhēl which literally means “ram.” Another meaning was “a ram’s horn used as a trumpet” which was sounded to proclaim the Day of Atonement.
EXAMPLES OF JUBILEE
- The town held a grand jubilee to commemorate its 200th anniversary.
- The school’s centennial jubilee featured alumni from all over the world.
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