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nolens volens
adverb
whether willing or not; willy-nilly
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- First recorded in 1545–55.
- From the Latin nōlēns, meaning “unwilling,” and volēns, meaning “willing.”
EXAMPLES OF NOLENS VOLENS
- The law compelled all companies to comply, nolens volens, with the new environmental standards.
- Nolens volens, the dog was dragged to the groomer for a much-needed wash.
resplendent
adjective
shining brilliantly; gleaming
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- First recorded between 1400–50.
- From the Latin resplendēre, meaning “to shine brightly;” related to the word splendor.
EXAMPLES OF RESPLENDENT
- The mountain peaks were resplendent with freshly fallen snow.
- The meadow was resplendent with wildflowers that caught the afternoon sun.
preponderate
verb
to exceed in weight, influence, importance, amount, etc.
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- First recorded in 1615–25.
- From the Latin praeponderāre, meaning “to outweigh.”
EXAMPLES OF PREPONDERATE
- Arguments for postponement preponderated at the board meeting.
- Drought-resistant plants preponderate in this desert region.
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