tent

stretched, stretched out

Usage

  • portent

    A portent is a warning that indicates what is likely to happen in the future, which is usually something unpleasant.

  • contentious

    When someone is contentious, they are argumentative and likely to provoke a fight.

  • ostentatious

    If you describe an action as ostentatious, you think it is an extreme and exaggerated way of impressing people.

  • pretentious

    If you are pretentious, you think you are really great in some way and let everyone know about it, despite the fact that it's not the case at all.

  • attentive

    If you are attentive in the classroom, you are very aware of what is going on because you are focused on what the teacher is telling you.

  • attention

    the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

  • contention

    a point asserted as part of an argument

  • detente

    the easing of tensions or strained relations (especially between nations)

  • extent

    the point or degree to which something extends

  • inattentive

    showing a lack of attention or care

  • intention

    an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

  • ostentation

    a gaudy outward display

  • portentous

    of momentous or ominous significance

  • tent

    a portable shelter usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs

  • unintentional

    without deliberate intent

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