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 capuchin capuchin /ˈkæpjuːtʃɪn/

noun

  1. Monkey of Central America and South America having thick hair on the head that resembles a monk's cowl  ( capuchin , Cebus capucinus , ringtail )
    monkey of Central America and South America having thick hair on the head that resembles a monk's cowl
  2. A hooded cloak for women  ( capuchin )
    a hooded cloak for women


 sauce sauce /ˈsɔs/

noun

  1. () Flavorful relish, dressing or topping served as an accompaniment to food  ( sauce )
    flavorful relish, dressing or topping served as an accompaniment to food
     This homemade tomato sauce is perfect for topping spaghetti or meatballs
    This homemade tomato sauce is perfect for topping spaghetti or meatballs

verb

  1. Add zest or flavor to, make more interesting  ( sauce )
    add zest or flavor to, make more interesting
     Sauce the roast
    sauce the roast
  2. (cooking) dress (food) with a relish  ( sauce )
    (cooking) dress (food) with a relish
  3. Behave saucily or impudently towards  ( sauce )
    behave saucily or impudently towards


 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


 monstrosity monstrosity /mɑːnˈstrɑːsəti/

noun

  1. () Something hideous or frightful  ( monstrosity )
    something hideous or frightful
     They regarded the atom bomb as a monstrosity
    they regarded the atom bomb as a monstrosity
  2. () A person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed  ( lusus naturae , monster , monstrosity , freak )
    a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed
      The circus had a sideshow featuring various oddities and human freaks.
    The circus had a sideshow featuring various oddities and human freaks.