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5 new words:
mylum - A complex carbohydrate found chiefly in seeds, fruits, tubers, roots and stem pith of plants, notably in corn, potatoes, wheat, and rice.
debilitate
| Definition: | (verb) To sap the strength or energy of; enervate. |
| Synonyms: | enfeeble, drain |
| Usage: | Fear threatened to debilitate me, but I took a few deep breaths and then lunged at my captor in a bid to escape |
Synonyms: starch
Usage: She was on a strict diet and avoided foods with high levels of amylum, sugar, and saturated fat.
penchant - A definite liking; a strong inclination.
Usage: Apparently Mademoiselle Violet combined a taste for philanthropy with her penchant for Islington dancing halls.
scapegrace - A scoundrel; a rascal.
Synonyms: black sheep
Usage: You've grown bigger and bonnier, but you are the same scapegrace as ever.
providence - Prudent management; economy.
Usage: Because of Father's providence, we were all able to go to college.
