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donkey’s years
Meaning:
Very long time; long time ago; many moons ago
Usage:
She has been in the same job for donkey’s years
rue
Meaning:
To feel regret or remorse; to bitterly regret and wish that it be undone
Usage:
She must be ruing over her decision now
I rue the day when I agreed to this stupid plan
tyro
Meaning:
A beginner; novice; greenhorn; neophyte; rookie
Usage:
She is a good musician however at 11, she is still a tyro and has a lot to learn
Most of the people in the class were tyros like me
pugilist
Meaning
A professional boxer; fighter; gladiator
Usage:
His pugilistic ambitions were crushed when he lost his physical strength due to the disease
umbrage
Meaning:
Offense or annoyance; take umbrage means to be offended or feel insulted; get nose out of joint
Usage:
She took umbrage at the slightest suggestion of disrespect
urly
Meaning:
Bad tempered; grumpy; hostile; unfriendly or rude
Usage:
The surly receptionist told us that we have to wait outside in the rain
modish
Meaning:
Fashionable; stylish; contemporary
Usage:
She is a modish writer
That was one of the strikingly modish gowns that actresses wear to award shows
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