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May 11, 2024
64%    36%    #111 votes

What does preponderant mean?

overriding, paramount, predominant, predominate, preponderant, preponderating(adj)
having superior power and influence

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May 10, 2024
54%    46%    #65 votes

What does proximity mean?

proximity, propinquity(noun)
the property of being close together

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May 9, 2024
78%    22%    #45 votes

What does exodus mean?

exodus, hegira, hejira(noun)
a journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment

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May 8, 2024
76%    24%    #53 votes

What does praxis mean?

practice, praxis(noun)
translating an idea into action

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May 7, 2024
69%    31%    #59 votes

What does shambles mean?

shambles(noun)
a condition of great disorder

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May 6, 2024
68%    32%    #96 votes

What does inviolable mean?

inviolable(adj)
incapable of being transgressed or dishonored

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May 5, 2024
89%    11%    #81 votes

What does ken mean?

cognizance, ken(noun)
range of what one can know or understand

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