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Other ways are also correct, including "POOR seen" and "POOR sin." But I recommend sticking with the older, more common one: "POOR sine."
Let's add the word porcine (meaning "pig-like") to our collection of animal adjectives, which includes
Our word "porcine" comes from the Latin word for "pig or hog:" porcus.
Part of speech:
"Porcine" is a semi-common word with a serious tone.
"Nick is far from loveable. Even when he is leaving unduly sweet voice mails for his wife, a storm hovers on Ferrell’s brow; when his porcine eyes aren't dull or hazed with alcohol, they seem mean."
Explain the meaning of "porcine" without saying "piggy" or "sloppy."
Try to spend 20 seconds or more on the game below. Don’t skip straight to the review—first, let your working memory empty out.
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Near opposites of PORCINE, in its figurative sense, include
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