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contemplation
contemplation /ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃən/
noun
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(
)
A long and thoughtful observation
(
contemplation
)
a long and thoughtful observation
She sat by the lake, lost in contemplation of life's mysteries.
She sat by the lake, lost in contemplation of life's mysteries.
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()
A calm, lengthy, intent consideration
(
reflexion
[British] , rumination
, thoughtfulness
, contemplation
, musing
, reflection
)
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
She sat in reflection, contemplating her life choices.
She sat in reflection, contemplating her life choices.
Sphecius speciosis
Sphecius speciosis /sfɪˈsiːʃəs spɪˈsiːoʊsɪs/
noun
-
Large black or rust-colored wasp that preys on cicadas
(
cicada killer
, Sphecius speciosis
)
large black or rust-colored wasp that preys on cicadas
irridentism
irridentism /ɪˈrɪdəntɪzm/
noun
-
The doctrine that irredenta should be controlled by the country to which they are ethnically or historically related
(
irredentism
, irridentism
)
the doctrine that irredenta should be controlled by the country to which they are ethnically or historically related
outskirts
outskirts /ˈaʊtˌskɝːts/
noun
-
()
Outlying areas (as of a city or town)
(
outskirts
)
outlying areas (as of a city or town)
They lived on the outskirts of Houston
they lived on the outskirts of Houston
They mingled in the outskirts of the crowd
they mingled in the outskirts of the crowd
