Words That The Second Is The Letter A
Published on Nov 28, 2015
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WAFT
Definition- To float easily and gently on the air; drift.
Etymology- The verb waft first appeared in English around the year 1500. The origin is uncertain,but it may have been created by removing the -er from an earlier word wafter.
Etymology- The verb waft first appeared in English around the year 1500. The origin is uncertain,but it may have been created by removing the -er from an earlier word wafter.
MATERIALIZE
Definition- To appear out of nowhere.
Etymology-Material comes from the Latin noun māteria,"matter".The verb materialize was made by adding the suffix -ize.
Etymology-Material comes from the Latin noun māteria,"matter".The verb materialize was made by adding the suffix -ize.
MALLEABLE
Definition-capable of being shaped or formed by pressing,hammering,or another forceful action.
Etymology-Malleable comes from the Latin word malleābilis,"able to be hammered into shape,malleable.
Etymology-Malleable comes from the Latin word malleābilis,"able to be hammered into shape,malleable.
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JARGON
Definition-the specialized language of a trade, profession,or a group of people.
Etymology-Jargon comes from the Middle S
English jargon,which originally meant "the twittering of birds" and also "gibberish."
Etymology-Jargon comes from the Middle S
English jargon,which originally meant "the twittering of birds" and also "gibberish."
HABITATION
Definition-A place to live; a resident.
Etymology-Habitation comes from a Latin habitātiō,"dwelling, habitation."
Etymology-Habitation comes from a Latin habitātiō,"dwelling, habitation."
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