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purgatory
purgatory
/ˈpɝːgəˌtɔri/
noun
(
)
A temporary condition of torment or suffering
(
purgatory
)
a temporary condition of torment or suffering
A purgatory of drug abuse
a purgatory of drug abuse
(theology) in Roman Catholic theology the place where those who have died in a state of grace undergo limited torment to expiate their sins
(
purgatory
)
(theology) in Roman Catholic theology the place where those who have died in a state of grace undergo limited torment to expiate their sins
batik
batik
/bəˈtiːk/
noun
A dyed fabric; a removable wax is used where the dye is not wanted
(
batik
)
a dyed fabric; a removable wax is used where the dye is not wanted
The vibrant batik fabrics were a highlight of our trip to Indonesia.
The vibrant batik fabrics were a highlight of our trip to Indonesia.
verb
Dye with wax
(
batik
)
dye with wax
Indonesian fabrics are often batiked
Indonesian fabrics are often batiked
tribute
tribute
/ˈtrɪbjuːt/
noun
(
)
Something given or done as an expression of esteem
(
testimonial
,
tribute
)
something given or done as an expression of esteem
Payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence
(
protection
,
tribute
)
payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence
Every store in the neighborhood had to pay him protection
every store in the neighborhood had to pay him protection
Payment by one nation for protection by another
(
tribute
)
payment by one nation for protection by another
Edward James Hughes
Edward James Hughes
/ˈɛdwərd d͡ʒeɪmz hjuːz/
noun
English poet (born in 1930)
(
Edward James Hughes
,
Hughes
,
Ted Hughes
)
English poet (born in 1930)
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