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MASTERPIECE
masterpiece
(noun) an outstanding achievement
masterpiece, chef-d'oeuvre
(noun) the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
masterpiece (plural masterpieces)
A piece of work that has been given much critical praise, especially one that is considered the greatest work of a person's career.
A work of outstanding creativity, skill or workmanship.
A work created in order to qualify as a master craftsman and member of a guild.
Synonyms
• chef d'Ĺ“uvre
• masterwork
Source: Wiktionary
Mas"ter*piece`, n.
Definition: Anything done or made with extraordinary skill; a capital performance; a chef-d'oeuvre; a supreme achievement. The top and masterpiece of art. South. Dissimulation was his masterpiece. Claredon.
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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