“Coffee, the favorite drink of the civilized world.” – Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States
EXACERVATION
Ex*ac`er*va"tion, n. Etym: [L. exacervare to heap up exceedingly. See Ex-, and Acervate.]
Definition: The act of heaping up. [Obs.] Bailey.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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AMISS
(adverb) in an improper or mistaken or unfortunate manner; “if you think him guilty you judge amiss”; “he spoke amiss”; “no one took it amiss when she spoke frankly”
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