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William Blake

Does the Eagle know what is in the pit?

Or wilt thou go ask the Mole:

Can Wisdom be put in a silver rod?

Or Love in a golden bowl?

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noun

One who, or that which, accelerates.

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resistant

Part of SpeechadjectivePronunciation/ri-ZIL-yuhnt/Used In Literature ↓

Not affected or harmed by something; able to withstand or oppose something.

In a Sentence

The new paint is resistant to stains and easy to clean, making it ideal for busy kitchens.

Origin

From Latin 'resistere' meaning 'to stand back, withstand'.

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Poetry examples for resistant

Excerpts from the ReadingWillow English Library collection.