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gobbledegook
noun
language that is usually hard to understand
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- First recorded in 1940–45.
- Coined by a Texas politician based on the noise made by a turkey.
EXAMPLES OF GOBBLEDEGOOK
- The contract was filled with so much gobbledegook that I could barely figure out what it was saying.
- I tried to read the instructions, but the technical jargon was all gobbledegook.
munificent
adjective
extremely liberal in giving; very generous
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- First recorded in 1565–75.
- From the Latin mūnificentia, meaning “generosity or bountifulness.”
EXAMPLES OF MUNIFICENT
- The billionaire was known for her munificent donations to local hospitals.
- His munificent gift to the charity allowed it to expand its programs to help even more families.
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- First recorded between 1275–1325.
- From the Old French admonester, “to remind,” and ultimately from the Latin admonēre, meaning “to remind or advise.”
EXAMPLES OF ADMONISH
- The safety officer admonished the workers to wear their protective gear at all times while on site.
- The teacher admonished the students to submit their assignments on time.
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