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a sweet alcoholic beverage made from a mix of herbs, fruits, and different spices

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The bartender carefully poured the vibrant green liqueur into the cocktail shaker.

They celebrated their anniversary with a toast of champagne and raspberry liqueur.

What is "liqueur"?

Liqueur is a type of sweetened and flavored alcoholic beverage that is often used as a flavoring agent in cocktails and mixed drinks. It is typically made by infusing or distilling fruit, herbs, spices, or other flavorings in a base spirit, such as brandy, rum, or vodka. The resulting liquid is then sweetened with sugar or syrup to create a flavorful and aromatic liqueur. Liqueurs come in a wide variety of flavors and colors, ranging from fruity and floral to spicy and herbal. They can be consumed on their own, either neat or over ice, and are often used in cocktails such as the Margarita, the Cosmopolitan, and the White Russian. They are often associated with celebration and indulgence, and are a popular addition to many special occasions and events.

liquor

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any kind of alcoholic drink made through the process of heating and cooling, such as whiskey, vodka, rum, gin, and tequila

to liquidate

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to clear one's debt

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to liquefy

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to change from a solid state and become fluid or liquid

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warrant

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an order issued by a judge that authorizes the police to take specific actions

wary

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feeling or showing caution and attentiveness regarding possible dangers or problems

unwary

warily

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in a careful manner, with a sense of caution and suspicion

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interrogative adverb

to abet

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to assist or encourage someone to do something, particularly in committing a wrongdoing or crime

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abed

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in or to bed

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interrogative adverb

gratification

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a feeling of satisfaction caused by the fulfillment of a desire

to gratify

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to give a person happiness, fulfillment, or satisfaction

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gratis

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without costing anything

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gratuitous

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offered without payment

gratuity

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a gift of money as a way of repaying kindness or as a gesture of appreciation that is given willingly

metaphor

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a figure of speech that compares two unrelated things to highlight their similarities and convey a deeper meaning

What is a "metaphor"?

A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things by stating that one thing is another, highlighting a particular quality or aspect they share, without using "like" or "as". For example, saying "Time is a thief" suggests that time steals moments from lives, even though time is not literally a thief. Metaphors help convey meanings and emotions in a more vivid and imaginative way by creating direct comparisons between different concepts.

metallurgy

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a field of science, dealing with metals and how to utilize them

to metamorphose

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to undergo a complete transformation in form, structure, or appearance

metaphorically

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in a manner that uses a word or phrase to convey a meaning beyond its literal interpretation

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interrogative adverb

metaphysics

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a branch of philosophy that deals with abstract concepts such as existence or reality

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