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  • 121dizzy — [diz′ē] adj. dizzier, dizziest [ME disi, dusi < OE dysig, foolish < IE base * dhewes , to eddy, whirl > DEER] 1. having a whirling, dazed sensation; giddy; lightheaded 2. causing or likely to cause such a sensation 3. confused;… …

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  • 122dizziness — noun a reeling sensation; a feeling that you are about to fall • Syn: ↑giddiness, ↑lightheadedness, ↑vertigo • Derivationally related forms: ↑vertiginous (for: ↑vertigo), ↑lightheaded …

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  • 123giddiness — noun 1. an impulsive scatterbrained manner (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑silliness • Derivationally related forms: ↑silly (for: ↑silliness), ↑giddy • Hyp …

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  • 124rarefied — adjective 1. of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style an exalted ideal argue in terms of high flown ideals Oliver Franks a noble and lofty concept a grand purpose • Syn: ↑exalted, ↑elevated, ↑ …

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  • 125rarified — adjective 1. having low density (Freq. 1) rare gasses lightheaded from the rarefied mountain air • Syn: ↑rare, ↑rarefied • Similar to: ↑thin …

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  • 126de|lir´i|ous|ness — de|lir|i|ous «dih LIHR ee uhs», adjective. 1. out of one s senses for a short time; wandering in mind; raving; lightheaded: »The patient s high fever made him delirious. 2. Figurative. wildly excited: »The students were delirious with joy when… …

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  • 127de|lir´i|ous|ly — de|lir|i|ous «dih LIHR ee uhs», adjective. 1. out of one s senses for a short time; wandering in mind; raving; lightheaded: »The patient s high fever made him delirious. 2. Figurative. wildly excited: »The students were delirious with joy when… …

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  • 128de|lir|i|ous — «dih LIHR ee uhs», adjective. 1. out of one s senses for a short time; wandering in mind; raving; lightheaded: »The patient s high fever made him delirious. 2. Figurative. wildly excited: »The students were delirious with joy when their team won… …

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