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Does disciple mean discipline?

Score: 4.6/5 (45 votes) The root word of discipline is “disciple,” which comes from the Latin word discipulus meaning “student.” Most people believe a disciple is a follower (probably because of the religious context), but in reality it means student—as in, “one who studies.”What is the difference b...

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policy and governance

In fer de lance?

Score: 4.1/5 (45 votes) The fer-de-lance, known in Spanish as barba amarilla (“yellow chin”), is a pit viper (subfamily Crotalinae)—i.e., distinguished by a small sensory pit between each eye and nostril. It has a broad triangular head and is usually about 1.2 to 2 metres (4 to 7 feet) long.What hap...

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education insights

Where is poldark set?

Score: 4.1/5 (8 votes) Poldark is set in Cornwall, South West England. Cornwall is one of the most unspoilt and beautiful places in the UK, as demonstrated by the TV series.What town is Poldark set in?Charlestown. Charlestown near St Austell, famed for its collection of ships and traditional appeara...

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global affairs

Is misstep a correct word?

Score: 4.2/5 (68 votes) a wrong step. an error or slip in conduct; faux pas.What does misstep mean?1 : a mistake in judgment or action : blunder. 2 : a wrong step. Synonyms Example Sentences Learn More About misstep.How do I use misstep?Misstep sentence exampleWith one misstep he knew she would run ...

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science and innovation

Why do i have a wiggly tooth?

Score: 4.4/5 (39 votes) If your teeth feel loose, it is likely due to one of three main causes: gum disease, trauma or bruxism. Of these, gum disease is the most common cause. Gum disease occurs when pockets of bacteria are created between the tooth and the gums, causing them to recede and make the ...

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environment and climate

Is blackbird same as crow?

Score: 4.8/5 (48 votes) Though a crow is a black bird, it's not a blackbird. The crow is Corvus brachyrynchos, of the family Corvidae and the blackbird is of the family Icteridae. ... There are several species of blackbirds in North America.What is the difference between a crow and a blackbird?...

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environment and climate

How to find emogene cabot?

Score: 4.8/5 (47 votes) Head to Goodneighbor and find where Emogene is. Talk to the bartender, and then Magnolia and the bouncer. Next head directly to Charles View Amphitheater, to where Brother Thomas is. After talking with him, you'll find Emogene in a locked room in the back.Where is emogen...

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culture and society

What does it mean to have no couth?

Score: 4.4/5 (38 votes) good manners; refinement: to be lacking in couth.Is Couth a bad word?good or someone that is cool. In contrast to uncouth: bad or someone that is stupid. His ass is so couth! See more words with the same meaning: good, okay, cool, awesome, fun.What does it mean to have COOF?c...

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culture and society

Are ukuleles from hawaii?

Score: 5/5 (60 votes) While the ukulele is a uniquely Hawaiian instrument, its roots are in the Portuguese braguinha or machete de braga. ... The story goes that the local Hawaiians were very moved by his performance and nicknamed the instrument "Jumping Flea" (one possible translation of ukulele) f...

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health

Are fossilized eggs rare?

Score: 4.3/5 (48 votes) The Fossil Egg, along with the Ocean Egg, have the highest legendary hatch rate out of the other Gumball Machine eggs. ... It is also the first limited egg to have 3 uncommon and rare pets.Are egg fossils rare?Eggs laid by ammonoids are the best known cephalopod egg fossils. ...

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