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Somber

1. Dark and gloomy: Lacking light or brightness and producing a dull, dark, or melancholy atmosphere.

2. Dark in color: Having a color or tone that is dark, dull, or suitable for a serious mood or occasion.

3. Serious and melancholy: Marked by or conveying strict seriousness combined with sadness or a troubled state of mind.

NOTE: Somber is the Canadian and UK spelling of this word. The American version is 'sombre'. The word originated from the Dutch word 'somber', which means about the same.
A somber song, depressing and without variety.
by Jafje April 5, 2007
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Libel

1). Defamation: a false and malicious published statement that damages somebody's reputation.

2). Damaging one's reputaion.
1). Libel can include pictures and any other representations that have public or permanent form.

2). The making of false and damaging statements about somebody is libel.
by Jafje September 30, 2007
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Puny

1. Small, tiny and weak.
2. Inadequate, not good enough to work properly.
by Jafje April 26, 2007
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Brussel

Capital of Europe, (in English: Brussels). Language spoken is Dutch, the Dutch spelling is Brussel.
I live in Brussel.
by Jafje May 25, 2007
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Myriad

1. So many of something that they cannot be counted.

2. Something made up of many different components.
1. Myriad ducks.
2. The Dutch Deltas are built is myriad.
by Jafje July 29, 2007
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Benediction

1. An expression of approval or good wishes.

2. A prayer asking for God's blessing, usually at the end of a Christian service.

3. In Christianity, the state of being blessed.
Holy people are supposed to be benediction people.
by Jafje April 15, 2007
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Obscure

1. Hard to understand: Difficult to understand because of not being fully or clearly expressed.

2. Indistinct: Not able to be seen or heard distinctly.

3. Unimportant or unknown: not important or well-known.

4. Known to few people: Unknown to most people, e.g. because of being hidden or remote.

5. Dim: dark, shadowy, or clouded.
1. An obscure passage in the manuscript.
2. Its outlines are obscure, but the object seems roughly cigar-shaped.
3. An obscure portrait painter.
4. An obscure object.
5. An obscure corner of the hall.
by Jafje April 5, 2007
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