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DEFINITIONS definition: the plural of definition. See examples of definitions used in a sentence.

DICTIONARY definition: a book or digital resource (such as Dictionary.com) containing a selection of words and information about their meanings, pronunciations, etymologies, inflected forms, derived …

MOLEST definition: to make indecent sexual advances to. See examples of molest used in a sentence.

SOVEREIGN definition: a monarch; a king, queen, or other supreme ruler. See examples of sovereign used in a sentence.

PLATEAU definition: a land area having a relatively level surface considerably raised above adjoining land on at least one side, and often cut by deep canyons. See examples of plateau used in a sentence.

PURVIEW definition: the range of operation, authority, control, concern, etc. See examples of purview used in a sentence.

OBSCURE definition: (of meaning) not clear or plain; ambiguous, vague, or uncertain. See examples of obscure used in a sentence.

DEFERRED definition: postponed or delayed. See examples of deferred used in a sentence.