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| Explanation of anchorage (noun) something that can be relied on Sample of anchorage Knowing the neighbors were right next door was an anchorage for the elderly woman.
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| Explanation of conclave (noun) any private meeting or closed assembly Sample of conclave The conclave was to meet in the executive suite.
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| Explanation of quarantine (noun) isolation of a person or persons to prevent the spread of disease; confinement Sample of quarantine To be sure they didn't bring any contagions back to Earth, the astronauts were put under quarantine when they returned.
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| Explanation of stupor (noun) stunned or bewildered condition; apathy; shock; daze Sample of stupor He was in a stupor after being hit on the head.
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| Explanation of rivet (verb) to secure; to hold firmly, as in eyes; to engross; to fascinate Sample of rivet We can rivet the boat to the dock. She could not look away from the morbid scene; she was riveted to it.
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| Explanation of zenith (noun) point directly overhead in the sky; highest point; climax Sample of zenith The astronomer pointed her telescope straight up toward the zenith. The Broncos seemed to be at the zenith of their power just as their rivals on the turf were flagging. The sun will reach its zenith at noon. The zenith of her career occurred during her time as chairperson.
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| Explanation of sedition (noun) revolt; provocation of dissent Sample of sedition The sedition by the guards ended with their being executed for treason.
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| Explanation of sycophant (noun) flatterer Sample of sycophant Rodolfo honed his skills as a sycophant, hoping it would get him into Sylvia's good graces. The sycophant is known for attending many parties.
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| Explanation of probity (noun) honesty; decency; integrity; uprightness Sample of probity The young man's probity was reassuring to the fearful parent.
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| Explanation of premise (noun) basis for an argument; presumption; proposition Sample of premise The prosecutor claimed that the defense lawyer's premise was shaky, and thus his whole argument was suspect.
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