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— Stephen Crane

I looked here;

I looked there;

Nowhere could I see my love.

And--this time--

…

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adverb

In an accidental manner; by chance, unexpectedly.

“He discovered penicillin largely accidentally.”

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Dictionary Entry

invidious

Part of Speech: adjectivePronunciation: /ɪnˈvɪdi.əs/Used In Literature ↓

Causing ill will, envy, or offense.

Year 9 Word List

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Common Phrases

comparisons invidiousdiscrimination invidiousdistinctions invidiouscomparison invidiousdistinction invidious. invidiousinvidious any
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Synonyms

unfavorablediscriminatoryunfavourable

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Related Words

hatefulodiousabhorrentdespicableheinous

Poetry examples for “invidious”

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