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 monstrance monstrance /ˈmɒnstrəns/

noun

  1. (Roman Catholic Church) a vessel (usually of gold or silver) in which the consecrated Host is exposed for adoration  ( monstrance , ostensorium )
    (Roman Catholic Church) a vessel (usually of gold or silver) in which the consecrated Host is exposed for adoration
  2. [Archaic] Proof by a process of argument or a series of proposition proving an asserted conclusion  ( monstrance [Archaic] , demonstration )
    proof by a process of argument or a series of proposition proving an asserted conclusion


 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


 expanse expanse /ɪkˈspæns/

noun

  1. () A wide scope  ( expanse , sweep )
    a wide scope
      The sweep of the plains
    the sweep of the plains
  2. () The extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary  ( expanse , surface area , area )
    the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary
      The area of a rectangle
    the area of a rectangle
      It was about 500 square feet in area
    it was about 500 square feet in area
  3. A wide and open space or area as of surface or land or sky  ( expanse )
    a wide and open space or area as of surface or land or sky


 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


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