Define apothegm. apothegm synonyms, apothegm pronunciation, apothegm translation, English dictionary definition of apothegm. also ap·o·phthegm n. A terse, witty, instructive saying; a maxim. ap′o·theg·mat′ic , ap′o·theg·mat′i·cal adj. ap′o·theg·mat′i·cal·ly adv. American Heritage®.
Define pergola. pergola synonyms, pergola pronunciation, pergola translation, English dictionary definition of pergola. n. An arbor or a passageway of columns supporting a roof of trelliswork on which climbing plants are trained to grow. American Heritage® Dictionary of the.
Define exigent. exigent synonyms, exigent pronunciation, exigent translation, English dictionary definition of exigent. adj. 1. Requiring immediate action; pressing: an exigent need. See Synonyms at urgent. 2. Having or making urgent demands; demanding: "Some citizens ..
Define irk. irk synonyms, irk pronunciation, irk translation, English dictionary definition of irk. tr.v. irked , irk·ing , irks To be irritating, wearisome, or vexing to. See Synonyms at annoy. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth.
Define congeries. congeries synonyms, congeries pronunciation, congeries translation, English dictionary definition of congeries. n. A collection; an aggregation: "Our city, it should be explained, is two cities, or more an urban mass or congeries divided by the river" .