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construe
interpret (a word or action) in a particular way
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tempest
a violent windy storm
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saucy
- impudent; flippant
- disrespectful
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infirmity
physical or mental weakness
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redress
remedy or set right (an undesirable or unfair situation)
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affable
friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to
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purge
rid (someone) of an unwanted feeling, memory, or condition, typically giving a sense of cathartic release
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enkindled
set on fire
arouse or inspire (an emotion)
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suffice
be enough or adequate
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unassailable
unable to be attacked, questioned, or defeated
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enfranchise
give the right to vote to
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coffer
a strongbox or small chest for holding valuables
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orator
a public speaker, esp. one who is eloquent or skilled
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levy
impose (a tax, fee, or fine)
enlist (someone) for military service
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mettle
a person's ability to cope well with difficulties or to face a demanding situation in a spirited and resilient way
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vaunting
boast about or praise (something), esp. excessively
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rite
a religious or other solemn ceremony or act
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throng
a large, densely packed crowd of people or animals
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augment
make (something) greater by adding to it; increase
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discourse
written or spoken communication or debate
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eradicate
destroy completely; put an end to
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esoteric
intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest
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juggernaut
a huge, powerful, and overwhelming force or institution
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eludicate
make (something) clear; explain
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onomatopoeia
the formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named
Boo Who
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pun
a joke exploiting the different possible meanings of a word or the fact that there are words that sound alike but have different meanings
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metaphor
a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable
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simile
a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, used to make a description more emphatic or vivid
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