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humbug

[ huhm-buhg ] [ ˈhʌmˌbʌg ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

verb

to delude, deceive, or fool

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Why ÑÇÖÞÍø¼t¶µã chose humbug

More about humbug

  • First recorded in 1730–40.
  • Of obscure origin; possibly from an obsolete use of hum, meaning “hoax.”
  • The word was criticized as a meaningless fad during its early usage.

EXAMPLES OF HUMBUG 

  • The email claimed I won a prize, but I knew they were trying to humbug me.
  • The startup humbugged customers with flashy marketing and no real product.
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elucubrate

[ ih-loo-kyoo-breyt ] [ ɪˈlu kyʊˌbreɪt ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

verb

to produce (something) by long and intensive effort

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Why ÑÇÖÞÍø¼t¶µã chose elucubrate

More about elucubrate

  • First recorded in 1615–25.
  • From the Latin ŧ±ôÅ«³¦³Ü²ú°ùÄå°ù±ð, meaning “to produce something by night or candlelight; to create with great effort.”

EXAMPLES OF ELUCUBRATE

  • After months of research, the team finally managed to elucubrate a groundbreaking theory on black hole formation.
  • The architect elucubrated an innovative design that blended sustainability with classical design.
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visage

[ viz-ij ] [ ˈvɪz ɪdʒ ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

noun

the appearance or expression conveyed by someone's face

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Why ÑÇÖÞÍø¼t¶µã chose visage

More about visage

  • First recorded between 1300–50.
  • From the Latin ±¹Ä«²õ³Ü²õ, meaning “sight, appearance;” related to vision and ·É¾±³Ù².

EXAMPLES OF VISAGE

  • The professor’s calm visage concealed a sharp, calculating intellect.
  • The waiter wore a visage of forced politeness.
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