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savikivi — meaning in English

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English meaning

shale noun A soft, fine-grained sedimentary rock that splits easily into thin layers.

Senses

savikivi is used for these senses in English:

claystone (geology) Sedimentary rock composed of fine clay particles.
shale (geology) A fine-grained sedimentary rock of a thin, laminated, and often friable, structure.

shale — full definition

noun A soft, fine-grained sedimentary rock that splits easily into thin layers.
noun Refers to the shale oil and gas industry.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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