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Outlandish
adjective

What Does It Mean?

Outlandish describes things that are strikingly strange or unusual; in this use, it's a synonym of bizarre. Outlandish can also describe things, such as claims, rumors, and accusations, that go beyond reasonable limits or standards.

// One of the author's greatest strengths is her ability to write outlandish characters whose quirks remain lodged in readers' minds long after they've finished the book.

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Fog:
In our meteorological glossary fog is defined as 'obscurity in the surface layers of the atmosphere, which is caused by a suspension of water droplets'.

By international agreement (particularly for aviation purposes) fog is the name given to resulting visibility less than 1 km. However, in forecasts for the public, this generally refers to visibility less than 180 m.

Mist:
Mist is defined as 'when there is such obscurity and the associated visibility is equal to or exceeds 1000 m.' Like fog, mist is still the result of the suspension of water droplets, but simply at a lower density.

Mist typically is quicker to dissipate and can rapidly disappear with even slight winds, it's also what you see when you can see your breath on a cold day.

Haze:
A third term you might also hear mentioned is haze. This is a slightly different phenomenon which is a suspension of extremely small, dry particles in the air, not water droplets. These particles are invisible to the naked eye, but sufficient to give the air an opalescent appearance.

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Benevolent
adjective

What It Means?

Benevolent means "kind and generous," or less commonly, "organized for the purpose of doing good."

// The event's reception was courtesy of a benevolent anonymous donor.

// They belong to several benevolent societies and charitable organizations.

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Dander
noun

What It Means?

Dander is a synonym of dandruff and is also used to refer to anger or temper, especially in the phrase "get someone's dander up."

// Some people are allergic to pet dander.

// The customer's disrespectful attitude got the waitstaff's dander up.

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Fetter
noun

What It Means?

A fetter is a chain or shackle for the feet. Fetter is also used figuratively to refer to something that confines or restrains someone in some way.

// John keeps his smartphone with him when he goes hiking, but Linda leaves hers at home, preferring to free herself temporarily of the fetters of technology.