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 James Wilson James Wilson /dʒeɪmz ˈwɪlsən/

noun

  1. American Revolutionary leader who was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence (1742-1798)  ( James Wilson , Wilson )
    American Revolutionary leader who was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence (1742-1798)


 Federal Republic of Germany Federal Republic of Germany /ˈfɛdərəl rɪˈpʌblɪk ʌv ˈdʒɜːrməni/

noun

  1. A republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990  ( Deutschland , Federal Republic of Germany , FRG , Germany )
    a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990
     Berlin is the capital city of Germany and is known for its history, culture, and vibrant nightlife
    Berlin is the capital city of Germany and is known for its history, culture, and vibrant nightlife
  2. A republic in north central Europe on the North Sea; established in 1949 from the zones of Germany occupied by the British and French and Americans after the German defeat; reunified with East Germany in 1990  ( Federal Republic of Germany , West Germany )
    a republic in north central Europe on the North Sea; established in 1949 from the zones of Germany occupied by the British and French and Americans after the German defeat; reunified with East Germany in 1990


 pillory pillory /ˈpɪlɝi/

noun

  1. A wooden instrument of punishment on a post with holes for the wrists and neck; offenders were locked in and so exposed to public scorn  ( pillory )
    a wooden instrument of punishment on a post with holes for the wrists and neck; offenders were locked in and so exposed to public scorn
     In medieval times, wrongdoers were often placed in a pillory in the town square.
    In medieval times, wrongdoers were often placed in a pillory in the town square.

verb

  1. () Expose to ridicule or public scorn  ( gibbet , pillory )
    expose to ridicule or public scorn
  2. Criticize harshly or violently  ( blast [Informal] , crucify , pillory , savage )
    criticize harshly or violently
     The press savaged the new President
    The press savaged the new President
     The critics crucified the author for plagiarizing a famous passage
    The critics crucified the author for plagiarizing a famous passage
  3. Punish by putting in a pillory  ( pillory )
    punish by putting in a pillory


 annexe annexe /ˈænɛks/

noun

  1. [British] An addition that extends a main building  ( annex , annexe [British] , extension , wing )
    an addition that extends a main building
     The family decided to build an extension onto the house to give them more space
    The family decided to build an extension onto the house to give them more space