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vapid — vapidity, vapidness, n. vapidly, adv. /vap id/, adj. 1. lacking or having lost life, sharpness, or flavor; insipid; flat: vapid tea. 2. without liveliness or spirit; dull or tedious: a vapid party; vapid conversation. [1650 60; < L vapidus; akin… … Universalium
vapid — vap|id [ˈvæpıd] adj [Date: 1600 1700; : Latin; Origin: vapidus flat tasting ] lacking intelligence, interest, or imagination ▪ vapid conversation … Dictionary of contemporary English
vapid — vap•id [[t]ˈvæp ɪd[/t]] adj. 1) lacking spirit or interest; dull: vapid conversation[/ex] 2) lacking sharpness or flavor • Etymology: 1650–60; < L vapidus; akin to vapor va•pid′i•ty, vap′id•ness, n. vap′id•ly, adv … From formal English to slang
vapid, insipid — These words mean lacking flavor, life, or sharpness, dull and tedious : This cold drink is vapid (or insipid). The conversation we had was insipid (or vapid). What distinction there is between the words is that vapid suggests stupidity or… … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
vap´id|ness — vap|id «VAP ihd», adjective. 1. without much life or flavor; tasteless; dull; flat: »table beer, guiltless of hops and malt, vapid and nauseous (Tobias Smollett). 2. Figurative. lacking interest, zest, or animation; lifeless; insipid: »vap … Useful english dictionary
vap´id|ly — vap|id «VAP ihd», adjective. 1. without much life or flavor; tasteless; dull; flat: »table beer, guiltless of hops and malt, vapid and nauseous (Tobias Smollett). 2. Figurative. lacking interest, zest, or animation; lifeless; insipid: »vap … Useful english dictionary
vap|id — «VAP ihd», adjective. 1. without much life or flavor; tasteless; dull; flat: »table beer, guiltless of hops and malt, vapid and nauseous (Tobias Smollett). 2. Figurative. lacking interest, zest, or animation; lifeless; insipid: »vap … Useful english dictionary
nonfictional prose — Introduction any literary work that is based mainly on fact, even though it may contain fictional elements. Examples are the essay and biography. Defining nonfictional prose literature is an immensely challenging task. This type of… … Universalium
The Informers — is a collection of linked short stories by Bret Easton Ellis first published in 1994. It follows similar attributes to Ellis novels Less Than Zero and The Rules of Attraction with the story set in California. Chapters 6 and 7, Water from the Sun… … Wikipedia
Mulholland Drive (film) — Mulholland Drive Theatrical release poster … Wikipedia
MADtv recurring characters — This article contains synopses for many of the more noteworthy recurring characters and sketches that have appeared on the sketch comedy television series MADtv. Contents: Top · 0–9 · A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V … Wikipedia
