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prolusion
prolusion /proʊˈluːʒən/
noun
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Exercising in preparation for strenuous activity
(
prolusion
, tune-up
, warm-up
)
exercising in preparation for strenuous activity
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A short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
(
foreword
, prolusion
, preface
)
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
sylph
sylph /ˈsɪlf/
noun
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An elemental being believed to inhabit the air
(
sylph
)
an elemental being believed to inhabit the air
According to ancient tales, a sylph is a delicate creature that dances through the air.
According to ancient tales, a sylph is a delicate creature that dances through the air.
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A slender graceful young woman
(
sylph
)
a slender graceful young woman
Many artists depict a fairy as a sylph, light and graceful.
Many artists depict a fairy as a sylph, light and graceful.
leave-taking
leave-taking /ˈliːvˌteɪkɪŋ/
noun
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The act of departing politely
(
farewell
, leave
, leave-taking
, parting
)
the act of departing politely
He disliked long farewells
he disliked long farewells
He took his leave
he took his leave
Parting is such sweet sorrow
parting is such sweet sorrow
chatroom
chatroom /ˈtʃætruːm/
noun
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A site on the internet where a number of users can communicate in real time (typically one dedicated to a particular topic)
(
chat room
, chatroom
)
a site on the internet where a number of users can communicate in real time (typically one dedicated to a particular topic)
