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shacket
noun
a garment in the style of a button-down shirt, made of a thicker fabric and usually worn over other shirts.
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- First recorded in 1885–90.
- Of uncertain origin, but perhaps a variant of jacket or, in later use, a blend of sh(irt) and (j)acket.
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EXAMPLES OF SHACKET
- The fashion-forward influencer showcased how versatile a shacket can be by pairing it with both jeans and trousers.
- During the transitional seasons, a lightweight shacket is the perfect choice for adding an extra layer without feeling too bulky.
nebulous
adjective
hazy, vague, indistinct, or confused.
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- First recorded in 1375–1425.
- Comes via late Middle English from the Latin word nebulōsus, meaning “full of mist, foggy, cloudy.”
- Nebulōsus comes from nebul(a) “cloud, mist, vapor,” from which we get nebula, “a cloud of interstellar gas and dust.”
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EXAMPLES OF NEBULOUS
- His explanation was so nebulous that it left everyone in the room puzzled and unsure of what to do next.
- The line between dreams and reality felt increasingly nebulous as she struggled to wake up.
desuetude
noun
the state of being no longer used or practiced.
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- First recorded in 1425–75.
- Comes via late Middle English from the Latin word dēsuētūdo, equivalent to the base of dēsuēscere, “to become disaccustomed to, unlearn.”
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EXAMPLES OF DESUETUDE
- Over time, the once bustling marketplace fell into desuetude as modern shopping centers took over.
- As technology advanced, many manual skills and crafts fell into desuetude, replaced by automation and machinery.
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