“Coffee, the favorite drink of the civilized world.” – Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States
ASSEVERATIONS
Noun
asseverations
plural of asseveration
Source: Wiktionary
ASSEVERATION
As*sev`er*a"tion, n. Etym: [L. asseveratio.]
Definition: The act of asseverating, or that which is asseverated; positive affirmation or assertion; solemn declaration. Another abuse of the tongue I might add, -- vehement asseverations upon slight and trivial occasions. Ray.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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TRANSPOSITION
(noun) (music) playing in a different key from the key intended; moving the pitch of a piece of music upwards or downwards
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