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nephogram

[ nef-uh-gram ] [ ˈnɛf ə ˌɡræm ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

noun

a picture of a cloud or clouds

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More about nephogram

  • Apparently first used in the early 1900s in academic and meteorological circles.
  • Formed from the Greek nepho-, “cloud” + -gram², “drawing.”

EXAMPLES OF NEPHOGRAM

  • The meteorologist studied the nephogram to determine the cloud cover over the region.
  • To better understand cloud dynamics, the team analyzed a series of nephograms taken throughout the day.
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disingenuous

[ dis-in-jen-yoo-uhs ] [ ˌdɪs ɪnˈdʒɛn yu əs ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

adjective

lacking in frankness, candor, or sincerity

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Why ÑÇÖÞÍø¼t¶µã chose disingenuous

More about disingenuous

  • First recorded in 1645–55; see dis-1 + ingenuous.
  • Note the spelling between ingenuous and ingenious, a commonly confused pair sharing the same Latin root meaning “inborn quality; innate ability.”

EXAMPLES OF DISINGENUOUS

  • It was disingenuous of the gym teacher to claim that the exercises were easy, knowing they were challenging for most of the students.
  • My disingenuous smile didn’t fool anyone; everyone knew I was still upset about the situation.
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squeegee

[ skwee-jee ] [ ˈskwi dʒi ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

noun

an implement for removing water from surfaces

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More about squeegee

  • First recorded in 1835–45.
  • Originally a nautical term; of obscure origin but possibly derived from and related to the English words squeege, “to press, squeeze,” and squilgee, a nautical term for an implement resembling a hoe.

EXAMPLES OF SQUEEGEE

  • After washing the windows, she used a squeegee to remove the excess water for a streak-free shine.
  • The caretaker quickly wiped the floor with a squeegee to prevent anyone from slipping on the wet surface.
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