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| Explanation of propinquity (noun) closeness in time or place; closeness of relationship; resemblance Sample of propinquity The propinquity of the disasters put the community in chaos. The propinquity of the two stories was the basis of the teacher's lesson.
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| Explanation of obloquy (noun) widespread condemnation; disgrace or infamy resulting from this; public accusation; defamation Sample of obloquy The child suffered quite an obloquy at the hands of his classmates. Lawyers must face frequent obloquy with their reputation as "ambulance chasers."
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| Explanation of oligarchy (noun) form of government in which the supreme power is placed in the hands of a small, exclusive group Sample of oligarchy The oligarchy took control after the king was overthrown.
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| Explanation of antagonism (noun) hostility; opposition; conflict Sample of antagonism The antagonism was created by a misunderstanding. The rebellious clan captured a hostage to display antagonism to the new peace treaty.
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| Explanation of qualm (noun) sudden feeling of uneasiness or doubt; regret; sorrow Sample of qualm His qualms about flying disappeared once the plane landed softly.
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| Explanation of debauchery (noun) indulgence in one's appetites Sample of debauchery The preacher decried debauchery and urged charity.
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| Explanation of chagrin (noun) feeling of embarrassment due to failure or disappointment; humiliation Sample of chagrin To the chagrin of the inventor, the machine did not work. She turned red-faced with chagrin when she learned that her son had been caught shoplifting.
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| Explanation of exultation (noun) act of rejoicing; joy; gaiety; glee Sample of exultation Unpleasant and smelly as the operation was, she felt a surge of exultation when she cut the thread of the last suture and surveyed her unconscious patient.
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| Explanation of mite (noun) very small sum of money; very small creature Sample of mite The mite they pay me is hardly worth the aggravation. The baseball team was made up of such small children they were nicknamed the "Mites".
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| Explanation of antipathy (noun) strong dislike or repugnance; aversion Sample of antipathy Her antipathy for large crowds convinced her to decline the invitation to the city. The vegetarian had an antipathy toward meat.
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