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    [Noun]  | "flare" | \ ˈfler \


    1: a fire or blaze of light used especially to signal, illuminate, or attract attention; also : a device or composition used to produce such a flare

    2: an unsteady glaring light

    3: solar flare; also : a sudden increase and decrease in the brightness of a star often amounting to a difference of several magnitudes

    Origin: 1580 ;

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    [Noun]  | "flair" | \ ˈfler \


    1: a skill or instinctive ability to appreciate or make good use of something : talent; also : inclination, tendency

    2: a uniquely attractive quality : style

    Origin: 1881 ;

     French, literally, sense of smell, from Old French, odor, from flairier to give off an odor, from Late Latin flagrare, alteration of Latin fragrare;

    [Noun]  | "solar flare" 


    1: a sudden temporary outburst of energy from a small area of the sun's surface —called also flare

    Origin: 1938 ;

    [Noun]  | "flare-up" | \ ˈfler-ˌəp \


    1: a sudden outburst or intensification

    2: a sudden bursting (as of a smoldering fire) into flame or light

    3: a sudden appearance or worsening of the symptoms of a disease or condition

    Origin: 1839 ;

    [Verb]  | "flare" 


    1: to burn with an unsteady flame

    2: to stream in the wind

    3: to shine with a sudden light

    Origin: 1616 ;

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    [Idiom]  | "tempers flare" 


    1: people become angry

    [Noun]  | "flare" 


    1: a sudden and usually temporary growth of activity;


      * e.g., " ... a flare in gift card sales around graduation time "



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    2: a sudden intense expression of strong feeling;


      * e.g., " ... ended the quarrel with a stunning flare of swearwords "



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    3: the steady giving off of the form of radiation that makes vision possible;


      * e.g., " ... in the darkness the flare of a single match might be seen by enemy troops "



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    [Noun]  | "flair" 


    1: a special and usually inborn ability;


      * e.g., " ... a person with a flair for making friends quickly "



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    [Noun]  | "flare-up" 


    1: a sudden and usually temporary growth of activity;


      * e.g., " ... took medication to prevent a flare-up of her asthma "



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    2: a sudden intense expression of strong feeling;


      * e.g., " ... there's no need for an angry flare-up, as we'll take care of the problem immediately "



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    [Noun]  | "flare-ups" 


    1: a sudden and usually temporary growth of activity;


      * e.g., " ... took medication to prevent a flare-up of her asthma "



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    2: a sudden intense expression of strong feeling;


      * e.g., " ... there's no need for an angry flare-up, as we'll take care of the problem immediately "



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    [Verb]  | "flare" 


    1: to shine with a bright harsh light;


      * e.g., " ... floodlights flaring into the forbidding empty spaces surrounding the prison "



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    [Verb]  | "flare (out)" 


    1: to arrange the parts of (something) over a wider area;


      * e.g., " ... can we flare out the umbrella a little more so that more of the picnic table is sheltered "




    [Verb]  | "flare (up)" 


    1: to become very angry;


      * e.g., " ... naturally I flared up when he insulted me "




    2: to develop suddenly and violently;


      * e.g., " ... my allergies always flare up in the spring "



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     [ "flare" ]

    1: a break dance move, involving rotating your legs in a circular motion around your body.

      * e.g.,  ... look at that flare hes doing 

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    1: Spray paint technique that causes the line of paint to widen and fade away. To do a flare you just use your wrist to tilt the can away from the wall. Some caps work better than others. Sunset from france has the best flares, google him for a better visual.

      * e.g.,  ... Cope2 has some nice flares on his handstyle.  

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    1: The swelling and enlarging of a stallions glands before and during ejaculation.

      * e.g.,  ... The stallion's penile glands flared outward as he was ejaculating into the mare.  

     [ "flare" ]

    1: Any unwanted accessory that must be worn by your place of employment.

      * e.g.,  ... Just see the movie Office Space 

     [ "flare" ]

    1: A badge, pin, button or other small fashion accessory.

      * e.g.,  ... I have so much flare on my bag. 

     [ "flare" ]

    1: To raise your hand in the air.

      * e.g.,  ... If you need help during the exam shoot a flare and an instructor will come to assist you. 

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    1: The legs are also in a "V" shape and this time the legs are thrown around the arms as the bboy is always on his hands, never on the floor.

      * e.g.,  ... a flare is specificaly when your legs are spread in a "V" 

     [ "flare" ]

    1: a style or fad that has gained popularity, but is not always a new idea.

      * e.g.,  ... girl 1: "I colored my hair with red streaks yesterday." 

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    1: The act of pulling up your top lip to reveal some or all of your teeth. Typically performed unconsciously by someone who is nervous, shy, or disgusted. Not a smile, although it is sometimes accompanied by, or transforms into, a frown smile.

      * e.g.,  ... Q: Why does Ben flare so much around people? 

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    1: a break dancing move that involves swinging the legs around in a circle

      * e.g.,  ... flares rule, max can do a flare 

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