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stopcock
stopcock /ˈstɒpkɒk/
noun
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Faucet consisting of a rotating device for regulating flow of a liquid
(
cock
, stopcock
, turncock
)
faucet consisting of a rotating device for regulating flow of a liquid
crosswalk
crosswalk /ˈkrɑːˌswɑːk/
noun
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[ N. American]
A path (often marked) where something (as a street or railroad) can be crossed to get from one side to the other
(
crossing
, crossover
, crosswalk
[ N. American] )
a path (often marked) where something (as a street or railroad) can be crossed to get from one side to the other
Aries
Aries /ˈɛriːz/
noun
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The first sign of the zodiac which the sun enters at the vernal equinox; the sun is in this sign from about March 21 to April 19
(
Aries
, Aries the Ram
, Ram
)
the first sign of the zodiac which the sun enters at the vernal equinox; the sun is in this sign from about March 21 to April 19
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A small zodiacal constellation in the Northern Hemisphere; between Pisces and Taurus
(
Aries
)
a small zodiacal constellation in the Northern Hemisphere; between Pisces and Taurus
Aries is positioned between Pisces and Taurus in the night sky during early spring.
Aries is positioned between Pisces and Taurus in the night sky during early spring.
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(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Aries
(
Aries
, Ram
)
(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Aries
diffident
diffident /ˈdɪfɪdənt/
adjective
-
(
)
Showing modest reserve
(
diffident
)
showing modest reserve
She was diffident when offering a comment on the professor's lecture
she was diffident when offering a comment on the professor's lecture
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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
