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Vocabulary Entry
pall
|noun • noun • verb
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N
noun
A feeling of weariness or discontent.
Example Sentences
"After hours of the same routine, a pall of boredom settled over the room."
"The conversation lost its spark, leaving a pall of awkward silence."
"The pall of grief hung heavily over the gathering after the news."
N
noun
A heavy cloth, often used to cover a coffin.
Example Sentences
"The pall draped over the coffin was black, symbolizing mourning."
"During the funeral, family and friends placed flowers atop the pall."
"The pall was intricately designed, reflecting the deceased's life."
V
verb
To become dull or dreary; to lose interest.
Example Sentences
"After the initial excitement, her enthusiasm began to pall."
"The party started to pall as the guests began to leave."
"His jokes started to pall after they had been repeated too often."