Word Usage

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  1. Born
    British nuclear physicist (born in Germany) honored for his contributions to quantum mechanics (1882-1970)
    Born, as in given birth to.
  2. fewer
    quantifier meaning a smaller number of
    "Fewer" is the word to use with countable items or individuals.
  3. pore
    any tiny hole admitting passage of a liquid
    You "pore over" a book when you study for an exam.
  4. pour
    cause to run
    You "pour" a drink of water.
  5. protester
    someone who participates in a public display of group feeling
Created on Thu Oct 09 11:28:26 EDT 2008

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