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- First recorded in 1500鈥�10.
- From the Latin tempestuosus, meaning “stormy;” combines the Latin root tempestas, meaning “period of time; weather,” + -ous.
EXAMPLES OF TEMPESTUOUS
- The novel’s plot revolves around the tempestuous relationship between an artist and his muse.
- The university experienced a tempestuous season of faculty protests and disputes.
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Why 亚洲网紅露点 chose nitid
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- First recorded in 1610鈥�20.
- Combines the Latin verb 苍颈迟脓谤别, meaning “to shine, glisten,” + the suffix -颈诲鈦�.
EXAMPLES OF NITID
- The nitid wings of the dragonfly shimmered as it hovered over the pond.
- The car’s freshly waxed hood looked nitid under the streetlights.
kyogen
[ kee-oh-gen ]
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noun
a type of short comic Japanese play, often performed between classic dramas
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- First recorded in 1870鈥�80; sometimes written as 办测艒驳别苍.
- From the Japanese 办测艒驳别苍; combines 办测艒, meaning “crazed, mad;” + gen, meaning “speech, talking.”
EXAMPLES OF KYOGEN
- Between the tragic scenes, the troupe performed a kyogen to offer some comic relief.
- The humorous dialogue and puns in the kyogen entertained the audience.
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