In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
ACROBATIC
acrobatic, athletic, gymnastic
(adjective) vigorously active; “an acrobatic dance”; “an athletic child”; “athletic playing”; “gymnastic exercises”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
acrobatic (comparative more acrobatic, superlative most acrobatic)
Of or pertaining to an acrobat.
vigorously active
Source: Wiktionary
Ac`ro*bat"ic, a. Etym: [Cf. F. acrobatique.]
Definition: Pertaining to an acrobat.
– Ac`ro*bat"ic*al*ly, adv.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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DAZED
(adjective) in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock; “he had a dazed expression on his face”; “lay semiconscious, stunned (or stupefied) by the blow”; “was stupid from fatigue”
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