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Why Dictionary.com chose evince
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- Evince was first recorded around 1600-10.
- Evince comes from the Latin word ēvincere, meaning “to conquer, overcome, carry one’s point.”
- Evince is related to evict, victory, convince, and vanquish, all possibly through the same Latin word, vincere, “to conquer.”
EXAMPLES OF EVINCE
- The artist’s masterpiece evinces her incredible talent and attention to detail.
- The data from the study evinced a clear correlation between exercise and improved mental health.
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Why Dictionary.com chose globular
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- Globular was first recorded in 1650-60.
- Globular comes from the Latin word globul(us), meaning “small, spherical body.”
- Globular is also related to globe, which can refer to any planet or celestial body or specifically to the planet Earth (as in, the globe or globe-trotter).
EXAMPLES OF GLOBULAR
- With its circular design and gleaming glass surface, the modern pendant lamp cast a warm and globular glow throughout the room.
- The artist carefully sculpted a globular vase, with its smooth curves resembling a perfect sphere.
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Why Dictionary.com chose skookum
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- Skookum was first recorded around 1825-35.
- Skookum comes from a word in Chinook Jargon that means “fearsome, powerful,” from Lower Chehalis skwəkwə́m, “ghost, spirit, monster.”
- Chinook Jargon and Lower Chehalis are Salishan languages spoken in the Pacific Northwest.
- One might say, “Is that skookum with you?” when looking for affirmation.
- Skookum on its own can also mean “really awesome!”
EXAMPLES OF SKOOKUM
- The skookum grizzly bear roamed through the forest, its massive size and strength commanding respect.
- The skookum oak tree stood tall and majestic in the middle of the clearing, casting a shadow over the entire meadow.
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