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froward
adjective
willfully contrary; not easily managed
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- First recorded between 1150–1200 as a preposition meaning “away from.”
- Combines fro-¹, meaning “from, back,” + -ward³.
EXAMPLES OF FROWARD
- My brother’s froward nature often leads to arguments — he refuses to compromise!
- Her froward attitude makes teamwork nearly impossible because she resists every suggestion.
rime
noun
an opaque coating of ice caused by rapid freezing
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- First recorded before 900.
- From Old English hrīm, meaning “rime, hoar frost.”
EXAMPLES OF RIME
- A layer of rime had formed on the street signs, making them difficult to read.
- The morning sun melted the rime from the windows.
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- First recorded in 1595–1605.
- Through Middle French, from the Italian brusco, meaning “rough; tart.”
EXAMPLES OF BRUSQUE
- He apologized later for being brusque, blaming his bad mood on a stressful day.
- The waiter’s brusque manner made their anniversary dinner feel rushed.
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