im·por·tu·nate ( m-pôr ch -nt)
adj.
Troublesomely urgent or persistent in requesting; pressingly entreating: an importunate job seeker.
im·por
tu·nate·ly adv.
im·por
tu·nate·ness n. |
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Kristin is an enthusiastic cake eater, but she's not importunate; she doesn't insist we buy her cakes though she does take a piece with lots of flowery icing when she gets the chance.
Kristin is an enthusiastic cake eater, but she's not importunate; she doesn't insist we buy her cakes though she does take a piece with lots of flowery icing when she gets the chance.
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