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orotund
adjective
(of the voice or speech) characterized by strength, fullness, richness, and clearness.
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- First recorded in 1785–95.
- Comes from a contraction of the Latin phrase ōre rotundō, meaning “with round mouth.”
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EXAMPLES OF OROTUND
- The opera singer’s orotund vocals soared through the air, enveloping the concert hall in a wave of rich and sonorous melody.
- The actor’s orotund voice captivated the audience with its powerful resonance.
stipulate
verb
to require as an essential condition in making an agreement.
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- First recorded in 1615–25.
- From the past participle of the Latin word stipulārī, “to demand a formal agreement.”
- Stipulārī appears to be related to the Latin word for “stalk,” containing the stem stipul-, “firm.”
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EXAMPLES OF STIPULATE
- The scholarship application stipulates that applicants must have taken 3 years of a second language.
- The terms and conditions stipulate that customers must notify the company within 48 hours of a product defect.
jalopy
noun
an old, decrepit, or unpretentious automobile.
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- An Americanism dating back to 1925–30.
- Of uncertain origin.
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EXAMPLES OF JALOPY
- Passing by, I couldn’t help but chuckle at the sight of a man in a dapper suit climbing out of an old jalopy.
- Driving down the dusty road, I spotted a jalopy rusting away in the abandoned field.
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