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  • 111smooth — [[t]smuð[/t]] adj. smooth•er, smooth•est, adv. v. n. 1) free from projections or unevenness of surface 2) generally flat or unruffled, as a calm sea 3) bio free from hairs or a hairy growth: a smooth cheek[/ex] 4) of uniform consistency; free… …

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  • 112smooth — /smuð / (say smoohdh) adjective 1. free from projections or irregularities of surface such as would be perceived in touching or stroking. 2. free from hairs or a hairy growth. 3. free from inequalities of surface, ridges or hollows, obstructions …

  • 113subdued — /səbˈdjud/ (say suhb dyoohd) adjective 1. quiet; gentle; cowed; inhibited. 2. (of colours, etc.) not harsh; reduced in intensity; muted. –subduedly, adverb –subduedness, noun …

  • 114apropos — is pronounced with stress on the first syllable and the last syllable as in so. Despite its French origin (17c), it is always written in English as one word without an accent. Its main uses are as a preposition, with or without a linking of •… …

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  • 115lenient — [lēn′yənt, lē′nē ənt] adj. [L leniens, prp. of lenire, to soften, alleviate < lenis, smooth, soft, mild < IE base * leī : see LATE] 1. not harsh or severe in disciplining, punishing, judging, etc.; mild; merciful; clement 2. Archaic… …

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  • 116velvety — [vel′vət ē] adj. 1. smooth or soft like velvet 2. having a smooth taste; mellow; not harsh: said of liquors …

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  • 117len´ient|ly — len|ient «LEEN yuhnt, LEE nee uhnt», adjective. 1. mild or gentle; not harsh or stern; merciful; tolerant: »a lenient judge, lenient punishment. My father was always very strict about how I talked to Mother, but he was more lenient if I yelled at …

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  • 118len|ient — «LEEN yuhnt, LEE nee uhnt», adjective. 1. mild or gentle; not harsh or stern; merciful; tolerant: »a lenient judge, lenient punishment. My father was always very strict about how I talked to Mother, but he was more lenient if I yelled at my… …

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  • 119go easy — informal 1 go easy on (someone) : to treat (someone) in a way that is not harsh or demanding The students might respond better if the teacher went (a little) easy on them. 2 go easy on/with (something) : to use less of (some …

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  • 120Sharia — Not to be confused with Shahriyār. This article is part of the series …

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