adjective having a dull edge or point; not sharp.It’s a slow and messy process to cut vegetables with a blunt knife. transitive verb to make dull.He blunted the ax by hitting a…
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elevate
transitive verb 1. to raise or lift up to a higher physical position.Her doctor told her she should elevate her legs.In the final scene, the stagehands will elevate the platform that the…
liaison
noun a communication link between groups or between parts of an organization, or a person or group that performs this function.He acts as the liaison between the rebel group and the government….
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skeptical
adjective having or showing doubt; questioning.I was skeptical of the claim that the product could remove oil from any fabric.Everyone else was convinced, but she remained skeptical. See the full entry