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| apologia |
a formal, often lengthy, explanation and defense of one's actions, beliefs, or motives. |
| battle royal |
an intense, lengthy battle. [1/3 definitions] |
| blab |
lengthy or indiscreet chatter. [1/4 definitions] |
| blizzard |
a heavy and widespread snowstorm of lengthy duration. [1/2 definitions] |
| briefly |
in a way that is not lengthy; for a short time. |
| descant |
to make lengthy comments on a given subject. [1/4 definitions] |
| disquisition |
a formal, often lengthy, oral or written discussion of a subject. |
| dissertation |
a formal and usu. lengthy exposition in speech or writing, esp. a detailed report of research by a candidate for a doctoral degree. |
| freeze |
to store food at a very low temperature so that it becomes solid and able to be preserved for a lengthy period of time. [1/17 definitions] |
| inure |
to accustom to something unpleasant, esp. by continuous or lengthy experience. [1/2 definitions] |
| journey |
a trip, usu. a lengthy one, from one place to another. [1/3 definitions] |
| laundry list |
(informal) a lengthy, inclusive, and often indiscriminate list of data, names, agenda items, or the like, usu. regarded as showing lack of organization or ability to be selective. |
| lecture |
a lengthy speech given to warn or scold another, esp. about behavior. [1/4 definitions] |
| long1 |
for or during a lengthy period of time. [1/10 definitions] |
| longueur |
(French) a lengthy, boring part in a book, opera, speech, or the like. |
| prolix |
inclined to lengthy speech or writing. [1/2 definitions] |
| talkathon |
an extremely lengthy talk in the form of a speech, debate, discussion, or the like, usu. regarding public concerns. |
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