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soporific
27 April 2026 @ 5:00 am
Definition: (adjective) Sleep inducing.
Synonyms: hypnagogic, somniferous.
Usage: Even he is unable to withstand the soporific influence of the place, and is gradually falling asleep.
comminute
26 April 2026 @ 5:00 am
Definition: (verb) Reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading.
Synonyms: bray, mash, crunch, grind.
Usage: The chef comminuted the spices in his mortar for several minutes before sprinkling them on the chicken.
heartburn
25 April 2026 @ 5:00 am
Definition: (noun) A burning sensation, usually centered in the middle of the chest near the sternum, caused by the reflux of acidic stomach fluids that enter the lower end of the esophagus.
Synonyms: pyrosis.
Usage: Why, a single glass of beer would give me heartburn and spoil my next good meal.