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May 10, 2024
45%    55%    #45 votes

What does proximity mean?

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

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May 9, 2024
71%    29%    #32 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
71%    29%    #42 votes

What does praxis mean?

practice, praxis(noun)
translating an idea into action

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May 7, 2024
67%    33%    #56 votes

What does shambles mean?

shambles(noun)
a condition of great disorder

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May 6, 2024
65%    35%    #86 votes

What does inviolable mean?

inviolable(adj)
incapable of being transgressed or dishonored

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May 5, 2024
86%    14%    #61 votes

What does ken mean?

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

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May 4, 2024
69%    31%    #58 votes

What does convalescence mean?

convalescence, recuperation, recovery(noun)
gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury

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