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╂[< Latin vituperāre (with English -ate1) < vitium fault, vice + parāre to prepare, make]
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in|tem´per|ate|ly — in|tem|per|ate «ihn TEHM puhr iht, priht», adjective. 1. not moderate; lacking self control; excessive: »intemperate anger, an intemperate appetite. Use not thy mouth to intemperate swearing (Ecclesiasticus 23:13). He remained silent in the face… … Useful english dictionary
in|tem|per|ate — «ihn TEHM puhr iht, priht», adjective. 1. not moderate; lacking self control; excessive: »intemperate anger, an intemperate appetite. Use not thy mouth to intemperate swearing (Ecclesiasticus 23:13). He remained silent in the face of the… … Useful english dictionary
de|pau|per|ate — «dih P puh rayt», verb, at|ed, at|ing, adjective. –v.t. 1. to make poor; impoverish. 2. to reduce in quality, vigor, or capacity. –adj. impoverished; reduced in quality … Useful english dictionary
ex|as|per|ate — «verb. ehg ZAS puh rayt, ZAHS ; adjective. EHG|ZAS puh riht, ZAHS », verb, at|ed, at|ing, adjective. –v.t. 1. to irritate very much; annoy greatly; make angry: »The little boy s constant noise exasperated his father. SYNONYM(S): incense, anger,… … Useful english dictionary
re|cu|per|ate — «rih KYOO puh rayt, KOO », verb, at|ed, at|ing. –v.i. to recover, as from sickness, exhaustion, or loss: »It took him a few days to recuperate after his tonsils were taken out. –v.t. 1. to restore, as to health or strength. 2. to get back; … Useful english dictionary
sub|tem|per|ate — «suhb TEHM puhr iht», adjective. of, having to do with, or found in the colder regions of the Temperate Zone … Useful english dictionary
des´per|ate|ness — des|per|ate «DEHS puhr iht, DEHS priht», adjective. 1. not caring what happens because hope is gone; reckless because of despair; violent: »Suicide is a desperate act. 2. ready to run any risk: »a desperate robber. 3. having little chance for… … Useful english dictionary
des´per|ate|ly — des|per|ate «DEHS puhr iht, DEHS priht», adjective. 1. not caring what happens because hope is gone; reckless because of despair; violent: »Suicide is a desperate act. 2. ready to run any risk: »a desperate robber. 3. having little chance for… … Useful english dictionary
des|per|ate — «DEHS puhr iht, DEHS priht», adjective. 1. not caring what happens because hope is gone; reckless because of despair; violent: »Suicide is a desperate act. 2. ready to run any risk: »a desperate robber. 3. having little chance for hope or cure;… … Useful english dictionary
in|tem´per|ate|ness — in|tem|per|ate «ihn TEHM puhr iht, priht», adjective. 1. not moderate; lacking self control; excessive: »intemperate anger, an intemperate appetite. Use not thy mouth to intemperate swearing (Ecclesiasticus 23:13). He remained silent in the face… … Useful english dictionary
