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Coup (n)
- 1. A notable or succesful stroke or move
- 2. A sudden and violent seizure of power from a government
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Bondage (n)
- 1. The state of being a slave
- 2. The state of being greatly constrained by circumstances or obligations
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Aerodrome (n)
A small ariport or airfield
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Invariably (adj)
- In every occasion or on every case; always
- Ex: No matter under what circumstances, the mailman is supposed to be invariably delivering the mail.
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Despondent (adj)
- low in spirits from loss of hope or courage
- Ex: The battered army was very despondent on the way home.
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Didactic (adj)
Intended to teach a lesson or give a homily
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Incisive (adj)
Impressively direct and decisive
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Irreverent (adj)
- Impudent, not showing respect that is due
- Ex: The irreverent child earned many a homily from parents and teachers alike.
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Consternation (n)
Amazement, alarm, or dissapointment that makes one feel dismayed
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Convivial (adj)
With life; lively, vivacious
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Preclivity (n)
Predilection, tendency towards something, an inclination
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