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Cacophony
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 Noun Harsh or jarring sound |
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Confrere
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 Noun Comrade; colleague |
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Convoke
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 Verb To summon or call together for a meeting Convocation-noun |
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Filial
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 Adjective Of, relating to, or befitting a son or daughter |
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Fractious
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 Adjective Tending to be troublesome; irritable |
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Fulminate
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 Verb To express with denunciation, often in an explosive way Fulmination-noun |
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Jocular
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 Adjective Given to or characterized by joking; playful; jolly Jocularity-noun |
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Nugatory
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 Adjective Having no force or effect |
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Obloquy
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 Noun 1. An uttance of denunciation 2. The condition of one who is held in contempt for a shameful action |
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Palpable
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 Adjective 1. Easy to touch or feel 2. Easy to see, hear, or recognize; obvious |
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Parity
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 Noun Equality of rank or value |
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Peruse
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 Verb To read through something, either casually or closely |
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Polemic
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 Noun 1. An argument to refute a position or opinion 2. One who aggressivly advocates a position Polemical-adjective Polemicist-noun |
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Supplicate
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 Verb To ask for humbly; to plead or beg Supplicant-noun (one who pleads) Supplication-noun (a plea) |
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Temporize
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 Verb To act evasively in order to achieve a compromise or to gain time |
