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foppish
adjective
excessively refined and fastidious in taste and manner
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EXAMPLES OF FOPPISH
- The actor’s foppish mannerisms in the play perfectly captured the essence of a vain nobleman.
- His foppish attire, complete with a silk cravat and tailored waistcoat, stood out at the casual gathering.
seismic
adjective
pertaining to or caused by an earthquake or vibration of the earth
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- First recorded in 1855–60. Formed from seism + -ic.
- Often in figurative use relating to a person or thing that has great impact or influence, as an earthquake does.
EXAMPLES OF SEISMIC
- Scientists installed new equipment to monitor seismic activity along the fault line.
- The fall of the regime brought about seismic shifts in the country’s political landscape.
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- First recorded in the 13th century.
- Apparently the word comes from two Middle English sources: cobelere, “one who mends shoes,” and cobeler, “wooden bowl or dish.” The latter is thought to be related to the fruit pie as well as the beverage containing alcohol, ice, and slices of fruit.
EXAMPLES OF COBBLER
- My favorite boots had a broken heel, so I took them to the cobbler to get them repaired.
- The cobbler in town has been fixing shoes for over thirty years and is known for his exceptional craftsmanship.
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