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noun

A line from the centre of a regular polygon at right angles to any of its sides.

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Given a circle, the apothem is the perpendicular distance from the midpoint of a chord to the circl…
noun

A line from the centre of a regular polygon at right angles to any of its sides.

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Given a circle, the apothem is the perpendicular distance from the midpoint of a chord to the circl…
noun

The highest point in the development of something; a culmination or climax.

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His appearance as hamlet was the apotheosis of his career

Plural of apotheosis formal

noun

The highest point in the development of something; a culmination or climax.

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His appearance as hamlet was the apotheosis of his career
verb

Elevate to, or as if to, the rank of a god; idolize.

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We had the feeling that roosevelt had not so much died as been apotheosized
verb

Elevate to, or as if to, the rank of a god; idolize.

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We had the feeling that roosevelt had not so much died as been apotheosized
verb

Elevate to, or as if to, the rank of a god; idolize.

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We had the feeling that roosevelt had not so much died as been apotheosized
verb

Elevate to, or as if to, the rank of a god; idolize.

Usage examples:

We had the feeling that roosevelt had not so much died as been apotheosized
verb

Elevate to, or as if to, the rank of a god; idolize.

Usage examples:

We had the feeling that roosevelt had not so much died as been apotheosized
verb

Elevate to, or as if to, the rank of a god; idolize.

Usage examples:

We had the feeling that roosevelt had not so much died as been apotheosized
adjective

Supposedly having the power to avert evil influences or bad luck.

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Apotropaic statues
noun

The use of magic or ritual to avert evil influences or bad luck.

noun

A concentrated liquor resulting from heating or infusing a substance, used for medicinal purposes.

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The quinoa is eaten boiled like rice, and has a very pleasant taste; and the water in which it has …
noun

An application, especially as downloaded by a user to a mobile device.

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I've just installed the app on my phone
verb

Greatly dismay or horrify.

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Bankers are appalled at the economic incompetence of some ministers
adjective

Relating to or characteristic of the appalachian mountains in eastern north america.

noun

A large group of mountains in north america that runs through many eastern states and provinces of the us and canada

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We're still talking about a blizzard setting up through parts of the appalachian mountains., these …
noun

A large group of mountains in north america that runs through many eastern states and provinces of the us and canada

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We're still talking about a blizzard setting up through parts of the appalachian mountains., these …
adjective

From or relating to the mountain region of appalachia in the eastern united states, that includes parts of many different states and that is regarded as having its own culture

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I am appalachian and bean soup was a staple food in our family., his family has worked in the appal…
verb

Greatly dismay or horrify.

Usage examples:

Bankers are appalled at the economic incompetence of some ministers
adjective

Greatly dismayed or horrified.

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Alison looked at me, appalled
verb

Greatly dismay or horrify.

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Bankers are appalled at the economic incompetence of some ministers
adjective

Causing shock or dismay; horrific.

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The cat suffered appalling injuries during the attack
verb

Greatly dismay or horrify.

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Bankers are appalled at the economic incompetence of some ministers
adverb

To a horrifying or shocking degree.

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There are people who suffer appallingly all the time
verb

Greatly dismay or horrify.

Usage examples:

Bankers are appalled at the economic incompetence of some ministers
noun

A horse of a north american breed having dark spots on a light background.

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I have a newfound respect for the arabian breed, but was proud to see several appaloosas, quarter h…
noun

A horse of a north american breed having dark spots on a light background.

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I have a newfound respect for the arabian breed, but was proud to see several appaloosas, quarter h…

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