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duplicitous

[ doo-plis-i-tuhs ] [ duˈplɪs ɪ təs ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

adjective

marked or characterized by duplicity.

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More about duplicitous

  • First recorded between 1955–60.
  • Formed from duplicit(y) + -ous, a suffix forming adjectives with the general sense of “possessing, full of .”

EXAMPLES OF DUPLICITOUS

  • My duplicitous cat was purring sweetly while secretly plotting to knock over the vase.
  • The politician’s duplicitous promises left voters wondering if he had taken acting lessons.
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coadventure

[ koh-uhd-ven-cher ] [ ˌkoʊ ədˈvɛn tʃər ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

verb

to share in an adventure.

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Why Dictionary.com chose coadventure

More about coadventure

  • First recorded in English between 1635–45.
  • Formed from the prefix co- + adventure.

 

EXAMPLES OF COADVENTURE

  • Sarah and Tom decided to coadventure through the Amazon rainforest, sharing every thrilling moment.
  • They often coadventure to ancient ruins and archaeological sites, uncovering secrets of the past together.

 

 

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sierra

[ see-er-uh ] [ siˈɛr ə ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

noun

a chain of hills or mountains, the peaks of which suggest the teeth of a saw.

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Why Dictionary.com chose sierra

More about sierra

  • First used between 1590–1600.
  • From Spanish: literally, “saw” from the Latin serra
  • Compare with serrate.

EXAMPLES OF SIERRA

  • The winding road through the sierra offered breathtaking views at every turn.
  • Adventurers flock to the sierra for its challenging trails and scenic vistas.
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