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amplification collapse: (electronics) the act of increasing voltage or power or current; addition of extra material or illustration or clarifying detail; "a few remarks added in amplification and defense"; "an elaboration of the sketch followed"; the amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input

prose collapse: ordinary writing as distinguished from verse; matter of fact, commonplace, or dull expression

vacant collapse: without an occupant or incumbent; "the throne is never vacant"; void of thought or knowledge; "a vacant mind"

tinker collapse: formerly a person (traditionally a Gypsy) who traveled from place to place mending pots and kettles and other metal utensils as a way to earn a living; a person who enjoys fixing and experimenting with machines and their parts; try to fix or mend; "Can you tinker with the T.V. set--it's not working right"; "She always fiddles with her van on the weekend"; work as a tinker or tinkerer

sensationalism collapse: the journalistic use of subject matter that appeals to vulgar tastes; "the tabloids relied on sensationalism to maintain their circulation"; subject matter that is calculated to excite and please vulgar tastes

indefatigable collapse: showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality; "an indefatigable advocate of equal rights"; "a tireless worker"; "unflagging pursuit of excellence"

bargaining collapse: the negotiation of the terms of a transaction or agreement

greet collapse: react to in a certain way; "The President was greeted with catcalls"; send greetings to; express greetings upon meeting someone; be perceived by; "Loud music greeted him when he entered the apartment"

come back collapse: be restored; "Her old vigor returned"; even the score, in sports

declaim collapse: speak against in an impassioned manner; "he declaimed against the wasteful ways of modern society"; recite in elocution

conference collapse: a discussion among participants who have an agreed (serious) topic; a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

consult collapse: advise professionally; "The professor consults for industry"; seek information from; "You should consult the dictionary"; "refer to your notes"; get or ask advice from; "Consult your local broker"; "They had to consult before arriving at a decision"

horse around collapse: indulge in horseplay; "Enough horsing around--let's get back to work!"; "The bored children were fooling about"

cursing collapse: who is uttering obscenities; "arrested the flailing cursing old man"

inactive collapse: not active physically or mentally; "illness forced him to live an inactive life"; "dreamy and inactive by nature"; not engaged in full-time work; "inactive reserve"; "an inactive member of the department"; lacking activity; lying idle or unused; "an inactive mine"; "inactive accounts"; "inactive machinery"; not progressing or increasing; or progressing slowly; not exerting influence or change; not in physical motion; "the inertia of an object at rest"; not participating in a chemical reaction; chemically inert; "desired amounts of inactive chlorine"

juice collapse: any of several liquids of the body; "digestive juices"; the liquid part that can be extracted from plant or animal tissue; electric current; "when the wiring was finished they turned on the juice"; energetic vitality; "her creative juices were flowing"

unused collapse: infrequently exposed to; "feet unused to shoes"; not yet put into use; "we bought an unused car for a change"

linger collapse: take one's time; proceed slowly; remain present although waning or gradually dying; "Her perfume lingered on"

cant collapse: insincere talk about religion or morals; heel over; "The tower is tilting"; "The ceiling is slanting"

sauce collapse: flavorful relish or dressing or topping served as an accompaniment to food; add zest or flavor to, make more interesting; "sauce the roast"; dress (food) with a relish; behave saucy or impudently towards

ostentation collapse: pretentious or showy or vulgar display; lack of elegance as a consequence of being pompous and puffed up with vanity; a gaudy outward display

magnify collapse: increase in size, volume or significance; "Her terror was magnified in her mind"

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