The difference between Engross and Inspissate
When used as verbs, engross means to write (a document) in large, aesthetic, and legible lettering, whereas inspissate means to thicken, especially by boiling, evaporation, or condensation.
check bellow for the other definitions of Engross and Inspissate
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Engross as a verb (transitive, now, _, legal):
To write (a document) in large, aesthetic, and legible lettering; to make a finalized copy of.
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Engross as a verb (transitive, business, obsolete):
To buy up wholesale, especially to buy the whole supply of (a commodity etc.).
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Engross as a verb (transitive):
To monopolize; to concentrate (something) in the single possession of someone, especially unfairly.
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Engross as a verb (transitive):
To completely engage the attention of.
Examples:
"She seems to be completely engrossed in that book."
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Engross as a verb (transitive, obsolete):
To thicken; to condense.
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Engross as a verb (transitive, obsolete):
To make gross, thick, or large; to thicken; to increase in bulk or quantity.
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Engross as a verb (obsolete):
To amass.
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Inspissate as a verb (transitive):
To thicken, especially by boiling, evaporation, or condensation; condense.
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Inspissate as a verb (intransitive):
To become viscous.