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 expectoration expectoration /ɪkˌspɛktəˈreɪʃən/

noun

  1. The act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva)  ( expectoration , spit , spitting )
    the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva)
  2. The process of coughing up and spitting out  ( expectoration )
    the process of coughing up and spitting out


 unsure unsure /ənˈʃʊr/

adjective

  1. Lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance  ( unsure , incertain [Non-standard] , uncertain )
    lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
      Uncertain of his convictions
    uncertain of his convictions
      Unsure of himself and his future
    unsure of himself and his future
      Moving with uncertain (or unsure) steps
    moving with uncertain (or unsure) steps
      An uncertain smile
    an uncertain smile
      Touched the ornaments with uncertain fingers
    touched the ornaments with uncertain fingers
  2. Lacking self-confidence  ( diffident , shy , timid , unsure , unconfident )
    lacking self-confidence
      Stood in the doorway diffident and abashed
    stood in the doorway diffident and abashed
      Problems that call for bold not timid responses
    problems that call for bold not timid responses
      A very unsure young man
    a very unsure young man


 bookend bookend /ˈbʊˌkɛnd/

noun

  1. A support placed at the end of a row of books to keep them upright (on a shelf or table)  ( bookend )
    a support placed at the end of a row of books to keep them upright (on a shelf or table)
      I bought a pair of marble bookends to keep my books from falling.
    I bought a pair of marble bookends to keep my books from falling.


 Republic of South Africa Republic of South Africa /rɪˈpʌblɪk ʌv saʊθ ˈæfrɪkə/

noun

  1. A republic at the southernmost part of Africa; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1910; first European settlers were Dutch (known as Boers)  ( Republic of South Africa , ZA , South Africa )
    a republic at the southernmost part of Africa; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1910; first European settlers were Dutch (known as Boers)
      South Africa is a country in Southern Africa that is known for its beautiful landscapes, wildlife, and unique cultural heritage
    South Africa is a country in Southern Africa that is known for its beautiful landscapes, wildlife, and unique cultural heritage


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