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| Explanation of recluse (noun) person who lives secluded; loner; hermit Sample of recluse Howard Hughes, among the most famous and enigmatic figures of the 20th century, ultimately retreated to a life as a recluse.
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| Explanation of edifice (noun) large building Sample of edifice The edifice rose 20 stories and spanned two blocks.
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| Explanation of ideology (noun) speculation; representative way of thinking; philosophy; doctrine Sample of ideology His ideology proved to be faulty. The ideology of business can be found in the new book. He joined the religious group because he agreed with their ideology.
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| Explanation of shoal (noun) large group or crowd Sample of shoal Shoals of grain were stored in the barn.
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| Explanation of diligence (noun) industriousness; hard work; perseverance Sample of diligence Anything can be accomplished with diligence and commitment.
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| Explanation of calamity (noun) disaster Sample of calamity The fire in the apartment building was a great calamity.
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| Explanation of euphony (noun) pleasant combination of sounds Sample of euphony The gently singing birds created a beautiful euphony. The euphony created by the orchestra was due to years of practice.
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| Explanation of chaffing (noun) banter; teasing Sample of chaffing The king was used to his jesters good-natured chaffing.
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| Explanation of nostrum (noun) questionable remedy for difficulties; panacea Sample of nostrum The doctor's prescription was so unusual that it could be seen as a nostrum. The nostrum of pine leaves and water did not seem to cure the illness.
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| Explanation of iota (noun) very small piece; particle; tiny amount Sample of iota There wasn't one iota of evidence to suggest a conspiracy.
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