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MOTTO

a sentence, phrase, or word inscribed on something as appropriate to or indicative of its character or use

The meaning of the word motto is a sentence, phrase, or word inscribed on something as appropriate to or indicative of its character or use.

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precipicea very steep or overhanging place
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
cantankerousdifficult or irritating to deal with
prosaiccharacteristic of prose as distinguished from poetry : factual
surpassto become better, greater, or stronger than : exceed
stemthe main trunk of a plant
cronea cruel or ugly old woman
heterogeneousconsisting of dissimilar or diverse ingredients or constituents : mixed
impalpableincapable of being felt by touch : intangible
voluminoushaving or marked by great volume or bulk : large