verd
(Eng. Forest Law) (a) The privilege of cutting green wood within a forest for fuel. (b) The right of pasturing animals in a forest. Burrill.
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venerable
- adjective satellite impressive by reason of age
- a venerable sage with white hair and beard
- adjective satellite profoundly honored
revered; august.
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moire
- noun silk fabric with a wavy surface pattern
watered-silk.
- adjective satellite (of silk fabric) having a wavelike pattern
watered.
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rolltop
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intaglio
- noun a printing process that uses an etched or engraved plate; the plate is smeared with ink and wiped clean, then the ink left in the recesses makes the print
gravure; intaglio printing.
- noun glyptic art consisting of a sunken or depressed engraving or carving on a stone or gem (as opposed to cameo)
diaglyph.
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breakfront
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chine
- noun cut of meat or fish including at least part of the backbone
- noun backbone of an animal
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fourposter
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arles
- noun money given by a buyer to a seller to bind a contract
earnest money.
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dollhouse
- noun a house so small that it is likened to a child's plaything
doll's house.
- noun a small model of a house used as a toy by children
doll's house.
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maroc
- noun a kingdom (constitutional monarchy) in northwestern Africa with a largely Muslim population; achieved independence from France in 1956
Morocco; Marruecos; Kingdom of Morocco; Al-Magrib.
- adjective of or relating to or characteristic of Morocco or its people
Moroccan.
- Moroccan mosques cannot be entered by infidels
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shop
- noun a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
store.
- he bought it at a shop on Cape Cod
- noun small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done
workshop.
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priceless
- adjective satellite having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth
invaluable.
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fruitwood
- noun wood of various fruit trees (as apple or cherry or pear) used especially in cabinetwork
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verde
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intaglio
- noun a printing process that uses an etched or engraved plate; the plate is smeared with ink and wiped clean, then the ink left in the recesses makes the print
gravure; intaglio printing.
- noun glyptic art consisting of a sunken or depressed engraving or carving on a stone or gem (as opposed to cameo)
diaglyph.
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pensee
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cameo
- noun engraving or carving in low relief on a stone (as in a brooch or ring)
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pricey
- adjective satellite having a high price
dear; high-priced; costly; pricy.
- costly jewelry
- high-priced merchandise
- much too dear for my pocketbook
- a pricey restaurant
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highboy
- noun a tall chest of drawers divided into two sections and supported on four legs
tallboy.
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vert
(Eng. Forest Law) (a) Everything that grows, and bears a green leaf, within the forest; as, to preserve vert and venison is the duty of the verderer. (b) The right or privilege of cutting growing wood.
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roadshow
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zephyr
- noun a slight wind (usually refreshing)
air; breeze; gentle wind.
- the breeze was cooled by the lake
- as he waited he could feel the air on his neck
- noun (Greek mythology) the Greek god of the west wind
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shop
- noun a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
store.
- he bought it at a shop on Cape Cod
- noun small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done
workshop.
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collectible
- noun things considered to be worth collecting (not necessarily valuable or antique)
collectable.
- adjective satellite subject to or requiring payment especially as specified
payable; collectable.
- a collectible bill
- a note payable on demand
- a check payable to John Doe
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carousel
- noun a conveyer belt that carries luggage to be claimed by air travelers
luggage carrousel; luggage carousel; carrousel.
- noun a large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride or amusement
roundabout; whirligig; carrousel; merry-go-round.
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goudy
- noun United States printer noted for designing typefaces (1865-1947)
Frederic William Goudy; Frederic Goudy.
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quaintly
- adverb in a strange but not unpleasant manner
- the old lady expressed herself somewhat quaintly
- adverb in a quaint old-fashioned manner
- the room was quaintly furnished
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faux
- adjective satellite not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article; it's real synthetic fur"
simulated; false; imitation; fake.
- it isn't fake anything
- faux pearls
- false teeth
- decorated with imitation palm leaves
- a purse of simulated alligator hide
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samovar
- noun a metal urn with a spigot at the base; used in Russia to boil water for tea
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wingback
- noun (football) the person who plays wingback
- noun (American football) the position of the offensive back who lines up behind or outside the end
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ornate
- adjective satellite marked by elaborate rhetoric and elaborated with decorative details
flowery.
- a flowery speech
- ornate rhetoric taught out of the rule of Plato"-John Milton
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flintlock
- noun a muzzle loader that had a flintlock type of gunlock
firelock.
- noun an obsolete gunlock that has flint embedded in the hammer; the flint makes a spark that ignites the charge
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upmarket
- adjective designed for consumers with high incomes
- he turned up in well-cut clothes...and upmarket felt hats"- New Yorker
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carousel
- noun a conveyer belt that carries luggage to be claimed by air travelers
luggage carrousel; luggage carousel; carrousel.
- noun a large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride or amusement
roundabout; whirligig; carrousel; merry-go-round.
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upscale
- adjective satellite appropriate for people with good incomes
- an upscale neighborhood
- an upscale motel
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chretien
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emporium
- noun a large retail store organized into departments offering a variety of merchandise; commonly part of a retail chain
department store.
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cite
- noun a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
acknowledgment; reference; mention; citation; credit; quotation.
- the student's essay failed to list several important citations
- the acknowledgments are usually printed at the front of a book
- the article includes mention of similar clinical cases
- verb make reference to
name; bring up; advert; mention; refer.
- His name was mentioned in connection with the invention
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overpriced
- adjective satellite too costly for the value
- overpriced items at resort shops
- verb price excessively high
overprice.
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doorknob
- noun a knob used to release the catch when opening a door (often called `doorhandle' in Great Britain)
doorhandle.
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multicolor
- adjective satellite having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly
painted; multi-coloured; varicoloured; multicolour; varicolored; motley; pied; particolored; multi-color; multicolored; multicoloured; particoloured; piebald; multi-colored; multi-colour; calico.
- a jester dressed in motley
- the painted desert
- a particolored dress
- a piebald horse
- pied daisies
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lamppost
- noun a metal post supporting an outdoor lamp (such as a streetlight)
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furnishing
- noun (usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
trappings.
- noun (usually plural) the instrumentalities (furniture and appliances and other movable accessories including curtains and rugs) that make a home (or other area) livable
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handcraft
- noun a work produced by hand labor
handwork; handicraft; handiwork.
- verb make something by hand
- We handcraft all our paper
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refurbish
- verb make brighter and prettier
renovate; freshen up.
- we refurbished the guest wing
- My wife wants us to renovate
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quilt
- noun bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together
comforter; puff; comfort.
- verb stitch or sew together
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mismatched
- adjective either not matched or unsuitably matched
- verb match badly; match two objects or people that do not go together
mismatch.
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sideboard
- noun a removable board fitted on the side of a wagon to increase its capacity
- noun a board that forms part of the side of a bed or crib
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fake
- noun something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be
postiche; sham.
- noun a person who makes deceitful pretenses
fraud; shammer; imposter; impostor; pseudo; faker; pseud; role player; pretender; sham.
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funky
- adjective satellite offensively malodorous
stinking; foul-smelling; foul; foetid; smelly; noisome; fetid; ill-scented.
- a foul odor
- the kitchen smelled really funky
- adjective satellite (of jazz) having the soulful feeling of early blues
low-down.
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dollhouse
- noun a house so small that it is likened to a child's plaything
doll's house.
- noun a small model of a house used as a toy by children
doll's house.
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overstuffed
- adjective satellite upholstered thickly and deeply
- verb stuff too much
overstuff.
- The pillow was overstuffed
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creaky
- adjective satellite worn and broken down by hard use
run-down; woebegone; decrepit; derelict; flea-bitten.
- a creaky shack
- a decrepit bus...its seats held together with friction tape
- a flea-bitten sofa
- a run-down neighborhood
- a woebegone old shack
- adjective satellite having a rasping or grating sound
screaky.
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cameo
- noun engraving or carving in low relief on a stone (as in a brooch or ring)
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old
- noun past times (especially in the phrase `in days of old')
- adjective (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
- his mother is very old
- a ripe old age
- how old are you?
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candelabra
- noun branched candlestick; ornamental; has several lights
candelabrum.
- noun branched candlestick; ornamental; has several lights
candelabrum.
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classy
- adjective satellite elegant and fashionable
swish; posh.
- classy clothes
- a classy dame
- a posh restaurant
- a swish pastry shop on the Rue du Bac"- Julia Child
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cymbal
- noun a percussion instrument consisting of a concave brass disk; makes a loud crashing sound when hit with a drumstick or when two are struck together
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late
- adjective being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
- late evening
- late 18th century
- a late movie
- took a late flight
- had a late breakfast
- adjective satellite after the expected or usual time; delayed
tardy; belated.
- a belated birthday card
- I'm late for the plane
- the train is late
- tardy children are sent to the principal
- always tardy in making dental appointments
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peplum
- noun a flared ruffle attached to the waistline of a dress or jacket or blouse
- noun a garment worn by women in ancient Greece; cloth caught at the shoulders and draped in folds to the waist
peplos; peplus.
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tasteful
- adjective having or showing or conforming to good taste
- adjective satellite free from what is tawdry or unbecoming
refined; neat.
- a neat style
- a neat set of rules
- she hated to have her neat plans upset
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collect
- noun a short prayer generally preceding the lesson in the Church of Rome or the Church of England
- verb get or gather together
amass; roll up; compile; accumulate; hoard; pile up.
- I am accumulating evidence for the man's unfaithfulness to his wife
- She is amassing a lot of data for her thesis
- She rolled up a small fortune
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bibelots
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treasured
- adjective satellite characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
cherished; wanted; precious.
- a cherished friend
- children are precious
- a treasured heirloom
- so good to feel wanted
- verb hold dear
treasure; appreciate; prize; value.
- I prize these old photographs
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sideboard
- noun a removable board fitted on the side of a wagon to increase its capacity
- noun a board that forms part of the side of a bed or crib
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refurbish
- verb make brighter and prettier
renovate; freshen up.
- we refurbished the guest wing
- My wife wants us to renovate
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daybed
- noun an armless couch; a seat by day and a bed by night
divan bed.
- noun a long chair; for reclining
chaise; chaise longue.
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perelman
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knickknack
- noun a small inexpensive mass-produced article
novelty.
- noun miscellaneous curios
bric-a-brac; knickknackery; nicknack; whatnot.
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restore
- verb return to its original or usable and functioning condition
reconstruct.
- restore the forest to its original pristine condition
- verb return to life; get or give new life or energy
regenerate; rejuvenate.
- The week at the spa restored me
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restore
- verb return to its original or usable and functioning condition
reconstruct.
- restore the forest to its original pristine condition
- verb return to life; get or give new life or energy
regenerate; rejuvenate.
- The week at the spa restored me
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mall
- noun a public area set aside as a pedestrian walk
promenade.
- noun mercantile establishment consisting of a carefully landscaped complex of shops representing leading merchandisers; usually includes restaurants and a convenient parking area; a modern version of the traditional marketplace
center; shopping centre; plaza; shopping mall; shopping center.
- a good plaza should have a movie house
- they spent their weekends at the local malls
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dresser
- noun furniture with drawers for keeping clothes
chest; bureau; chest of drawers.
- noun a person who dresses in a particular way
- she's an elegant dresser
- he's a meticulous dresser
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reuse
- verb use again after processing
recycle; reprocess.
- We must recycle the cardboard boxes
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washstand
- noun furniture consisting of a table or stand to hold a basin and pitcher of water for washing: `wash-hand stand' is a British term
wash-hand stand.
- noun a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face
washbasin; basin; lavatory; washbowl.
- he ran some water in the basin and splashed it on his face
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wurlitzer
- noun United States businessman (born in German) who founded a company to make pipe organs (1831-1914)
Rudolf Wurlitzer.
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quaint
- adjective satellite strange in an interesting or pleasing way
- quaint dialect words
- quaint streets of New Orleans, that most foreign of American cities
- adjective satellite very strange or unusual; odd or even incongruous in character or appearance
- the head terminating in the quaint duck bill which gives the animal its vernacular name"- Bill Beatty
- came forth a quaint and fearful sight"- Sir Walter Scott
- a quaint sense of humor
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streetlamps
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heirloom
- noun (law) any property that is considered by law or custom as inseparable from an inheritance is inherited with that inheritance
- noun something that has been in a family for generations
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andiron
- noun metal supports for logs in a fireplace
dog-iron; firedog; dog.
- the andirons were too hot to touch
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morocco
- noun a soft pebble-grained leather made from goatskin; used for shoes and book bindings etc.
- noun a kingdom (constitutional monarchy) in northwestern Africa with a largely Muslim population; achieved independence from France in 1956
Marruecos; Maroc; Kingdom of Morocco; Al-Magrib.
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harvester
- noun someone who helps to gather the harvest
reaper.
- noun farm machine that gathers a food crop from the fields
reaper.
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