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  Word Explanations recluse, edifice, ideology, shoal, diligence, calamity, euphony, chaffing, nostrum, iota


   
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.



   
Explanation of edifice (noun)
large building

Sample of edifice
The edifice rose 20 stories and spanned two blocks.



   
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.



   
Explanation of shoal (noun)
large group or crowd

Sample of shoal
Shoals of grain were stored in the barn.



   
Explanation of diligence (noun)
industriousness; hard work; perseverance

Sample of diligence
Anything can be accomplished with diligence and commitment.



   
Explanation of calamity (noun)
disaster

Sample of calamity
The fire in the apartment building was a great calamity.



   
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.



   
Explanation of chaffing (noun)
banter; teasing

Sample of chaffing
The king was used to his jesters good-natured chaffing.



   
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.



   
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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