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- The neophyte trotted around the pasture on her horse with a lack of confidence.
- Something that has the character of a beginner
- ne·o·phyte [nee-uh-fahyt]
- noun
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- His novel is a ragtag, piecemeal work.
- piece by piece; one piece at a time; gradually: to work piecemeal.
- piece·meal [pees-meel]
- adverb
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- King Henry was regnant in his duties by creating the naval fleet for England
- exercising authority, rule, or influence.
- reg·nant [reg-nuhnt]
- adjective
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- Your reckless wantonness and subsequent lack of remorse caused immeasurable grief to the victims of your joyride.
- done, shown, used, etc., maliciously or unjustifiably
- wan·ton [won-tn]
- noun
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- I espy the clouds in the sky as I lie upon the grass and daydream.
- to see at a distance; catch sight of.
- es·py [ih-spahy]
- verb (used with object)
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