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| petrography |
the scientific description and classification of rocks. |
| picture |
a description or mental representation. [1/8 definitions] |
| portrait |
a verbal description of something, esp. a person. [1/2 definitions] |
| portrayal |
a representation, description, or portrait. [1/2 definitions] |
| program |
a description or list of information relevant to a public performance or presentation. [1/11 definitions] |
| prospectus |
a written description or summary of a proposed project. |
| rime riche |
rhyme using two or more words or syllables that are pronounced alike and often spelled alike, but are different in meaning, such as "route" and "root" or "description" and "prescription". |
| self-description |
combined form of description. |
| self-portrait |
a description or portrayal of oneself, esp. a painting or literary piece. |
| silva |
a written description of the trees or forests of a specific region. [1/2 definitions] |
| survey |
the report, usu. in the form of a map or description, that results from such an act. [1/9 definitions] |
| tableau |
a dramatic scene or description. [1/2 definitions] |
| tell |
to give an account, description, or report. [1/9 definitions] |
| topography |
the mapping, detailed description, or graphic representation of such features. [1/2 definitions] |
| unspeakable |
difficult to express in words; defying description. [1/3 definitions] |
| version |
a description or report in a particular style or from one point of view. [1/3 definitions] |
| vignette |
to give a brief description or characterization of; sketch. [1/5 definitions] |
| warrant |
to attest to or guarantee the description, condition, quality, reliability, or character of; vouch for. [1/9 definitions] |
| zoography |
the branch of zoology involved with the biological description of animals. |
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