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descent To fall or move downward. ■ After realizing he forgot his phone, John quickly made a descent back to the car.
chicano A person of Mexican descent, typically of a darker complexion. ■ The chicanos in the neighborhood were having a fiesta last night.
Danish A person who is Danish by nationality or descent, or speaks the Danish language. ■ "I'm not Danish, I'm just here for the pastries."
Inherits To acquire a title, rank, or office by descent or succession. ■ "When the old king died, he left his throne to his son who inherited it."
Latino A person who is of Latin American or Spanish descent, or who identifies as such. ■ I'm sorry, I don't understand your salsa. Are you Latino?
plunging A sudden, deep descent into water or another liquid. ■ "I accidentally plunged my phone into the pool and now it's not working."
Roman A person of Roman descent or nationality, especially a citizen of Rome. ■ I met a Roman last night at the bar. He was wearing a toga and drinking a Caesar Salad!
squaw A woman, often of Native American descent, who is extremely loud-mouthed and has a propensity for making her opinions known. ■ "The squaw at the meeting was so vocal that she drowned out the rest of the speakers."
Bloodline The line of descent from one generation to the next, as determined by the flow of blood. ■ "I'm not a part of the royal bloodline, but I still like to claim my throne every time they make a terrible decision."
downpour a sudden and heavy rainstorm characterized by a rapid, continuous descent of water from the clouds a torrential rainstorm that pours down so heavily it's like someone has opened a hose on your head ■ The downpour lasted for hours, drenching everything in sight and turning the streets into a slippery mess. I forgot my umbrella and now I'm soaked. Looks like I'll be going home with a new "rainbow" hairdo!
polish A term used to describe a person of Polish descent, often with connotations of being highly skilled or refined. ■ "I heard that the Polish guy at the bar is not only an expert in beer tasting, but he can also polish off a whole bottle in one sitting!"