Friday, May 26, 2017

SUBLIMATE

WORD: SUBLIMATE

MEANING:
1. Chemistry To cause (a solid or gas) to sublimate.
2.
a. To modify the natural expression of (a primitive, instinctual impulse) in a socially acceptable manner.
b. To divert the energy associated with (an unacceptable impulse or drive) into an acceptable activity.
3. to change an objectionable expression into one that is acceptable 

EXAMPLE/USAGE:
1. Rather than start an argument I chose to sublimate my anger by clenching my fists and walking away

PRONOUNCE:
sub·li·mate - सब्लमेट

LINK: SUBLIMATE

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