a hard kind of stone; a form of silica more opaque than chalcedony
granite
noun
something having the quality of granite (unyielding firmness)
stone
noun
the hard inner (usually woody) layer of the pericarp of some fruits (as peaches or plums or cherries or olives) that contains the seed
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Feuerstein
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selce
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แข็ง
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keras
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berbatu
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Test Yourself1 / 3
What is the primary definition of the word 'flinty'?
The primary meaning of 'flinty' is 'containing flint'.
Which of the following sentences uses the word 'flinty' in a grammatically correct way?
Using 'flinty' in a noun/adjective form makes the first sentence correct.
In which domain is the word 'flinty' most likely to appear as standard vocabulary?
'flinty' is a standard word used primarily in general literature and formal communications.
Community Poll1 / 6
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Do you find 'flinty' easy to spell?
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In your opinion, does the word 'flinty' have a positive, neutral, or gloomy tone?
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Which age group is most likely to use 'flinty' in regular conversations?
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