The meaning of Masterpieces

noun

A sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government.

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He was overthrown in an army coup

noun

A precious or semi-precious stone, especially when cut and polished or engraved.

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A pagoda embellished with precious gems

verb

Decorate with or as with gems.

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Tiny drops of sweat gemmed his forehead

verb

Bring one's hand or a tool or weapon into contact with (someone or something) quickly and forcefully.

Usage examples:

The woman hit the mugger with her umbrella

noun

An instance of striking or being struck.

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Few structures can withstand a hit from a speeding car

verb

Deal a blow to, either with the hand or with an instrument

noun

An act of knocking someone out, especially in boxing.

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A knockout blow

noun

(in boxing) a situation in which a fighter falls after being hit and cannot get up in ten seconds

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He won by a knockout in the tenth round., she was a real knockout in her new dress.

noun

An offer to buy something that is higher than competitors' offers

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His bid was seen as a knock-out and shares of competing companies fell., a knockout bid/offer/price

noun

An act of knocking someone out, especially in boxing.

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A knockout blow

noun

A tournament in which the loser in each round is eliminated.

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The men will be split into four pools of four with the top two from each group going through to the…

noun

A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality.

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It would have taken a paragon of virtue not to feel viciously jealous

noun

A person or thing that is perfect or has a large amount of a particular good characteristic

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A paragon of virtue

noun

A thing given as a reward to the winner of a competition or in recognition of an outstanding achievement.

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Britain's most prestigious prize for contemporary art

adjective

Having been or likely to be awarded a prize in a competition.

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A prize bull

verb

Value extremely highly.

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The berries were prized for their healing properties

noun

A physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body.

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A burning sensation in the middle of the chest

noun

A feeling in your body resulting from something that happens or is done to it, or the ability to feel as the result of touch

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[ c ] he felt a sinking sensation in the pit of his stomach., [ u ] this part of your body doesn’t …

noun

Something which attracts attention or admiration as an outstanding example of its type.

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The factory has expanded and become a showpiece of british industry

noun

An extremely good example of something that attracts attention or admiration

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This painting will be the showpiece of the exhibit.

noun

A great victory or achievement.

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A garden built to celebrate napoleon's many triumphs

verb

Achieve a victory; be successful.

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Spectacle has once again triumphed over content

noun

A complete victory or success achieved esp. after great difficulties, making the result particularly satisfying

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[ c ] the elimination of smallpox was one of medicine’s greatest triumphs., we visited yorktown bat…

noun

A feeling of amazement and admiration, caused by something beautiful, remarkable, or unfamiliar.

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He observed the intricacy of the ironwork with the wonder of a child

verb

Desire to know something; feel curious.

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How many times have i written that, i wonder?

verb

To think about things in a questioning and sometimes doubting way

Usage examples:

[ i ] i often wonder about those kids., [ + question word ] i wonder what he is doing here., [ i ] …