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Old 4th September 2016, 12:07
Ronnie_Pickering Ronnie_Pickering is offline
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Default Re: Word of the day/Dictionary Corner

consummate. (Nick Clegg talks about George Obsorne's ability to be a consummate dealmaker.)

'consummate
verb
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1.
make (a marriage or relationship) complete by having sexual intercourse.!
"his first wife refused to consummate their marriage"
adjective
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1.
showing great skill and flair.
"she dressed with consummate elegance"'
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