OVERCLOSE

Etymology 1

Adjective

overclose (comparative more overclose, superlative most overclose)

In too great a proximity.

Having too great an emotional attachment.

Lacking adequate ventilation; stuffy.

Etymology 2

Verb

overclose (third-person singular simple present overcloses, present participle overclosing, simple past and past participle overclosed)

To close prematurely or excessively

(physics) To form a closed universe before it has attained its present age

Source: Wiktionary



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NEGLECT

(verb) leave undone or leave out; “How could I miss that typo?”; “The workers on the conveyor belt miss one out of ten”


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Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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