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December 19, 2016 Word of the Day

preposterous /prɪˈpɑːstərəs/ adjective
preposterous
/prɪˈpɑːstərəs/
adjective
The idea of the cow climbing over the fence is preposterous.
The idea of the cow climbing over the fence is preposterous.
Definition of PREPOSTEROUS

[count]

: very foolish or silly

  • a preposterous excuse

  • The whole idea is preposterous!

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