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- First recorded in 1580鈥�90.
- Combines 补诲-鹿鈦�, meaning “with, toward,” + the Latin root alter, meaning “another,” + -补迟别鹿.
EXAMPLES OF ADULTERATE
- Some accused the producer of trying to adulterate the film by adding unnecessary special effects.
- The baker adulterated the cake by adding too much water to the batter.
SYNONYM OF THE DAY
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Sardanapalian
[ sahr-dn-uh-peyl-yuhn ]
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adjective
excessively luxurious or sensual
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- First recorded in 1865鈥�70.
- Refers to the legendary king of Assyria, Sardanapalus, whose court was known for self-indulgence and luxury.
EXAMPLES OF SARDANAPALIAN
- The baron’s life was Sardanapalian, with all the trappings of excess.
- Their vacation to the private island was the epitome of Sardanapalian luxury.
histrionics
[ his-tree-on-iks ]
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noun
behavior or speech for effect, as insincere or exaggerated expression of an emotion
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- First recorded in 1860鈥�65; originally meant “theatrics; acting.”
- From the Latin 丑颈蝉迟谤颈艒, meaning “actor;” historically used to refer to bad acting.
EXAMPLES OF HISTRIONICS
- His speech was filled with histrionics, but it lacked any real substance or truth.
- The child’s histrionics were a tactic to avoid going to bed on time.
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