In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
WORSENING
worsening
(adjective) changing for the worse; “worried by the worsening storm”
worsening
(noun) changing something with the result that it becomes worse
deterioration, decline in quality, declension, worsening
(noun) process of changing to an inferior state
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Verb
worsening
present participle of worsen
Noun
worsening (countable and uncountable, plural worsenings)
A worse situation; an aggravation
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WORSEN
Wors"en, v. t.
1. To make worse; to deteriorate; to impair. It is apparent that, in the particular point of which we have been conversing, their condition is greatly worsened. Southey.
2. To get the better of; to worst. [R.]
Wors"en, v. i.
Definition: To grow or become worse. De Quincey. Indifferent health, which seemed rather to worsen than improve. Carlyle.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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DESIRABLE
(adjective) worth having or seeking or achieving; “a desirable job”; “computer with many desirable features”; “a desirable outcome”
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