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Definition: (noun) A metal ring or cap placed around a pole or shaft for reinforcement or to prevent splitting. Synonyms: collet. Usage: The walking stick was quite old, and the large brass ferrule at its tip was worn down and dented. Discuss

Definition: (noun) A structure in the form of a network, especially of nerves, blood vessels, or lymphatics. Synonyms: rete. Usage: The bullet missed his cardiac plexus by an inch, leaving all the nerves intact.

Definition: (adjective) Marked by low spirits; showing no enthusiasm. Synonyms: dispirited. Usage: A subtle change had transformed her from the listless woman he had known into a being who, for the moment, seemed palpitant with the forces of life.