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Word Explanations propinquity, obloquy, oligarchy, antagonism, qualm, debauchery, chagrin, exultation, mite, antipathy

Explanation of propinquity (noun)
closeness in time or place; closeness of relationship; resemblance

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Explanation of obloquy (noun)
widespread condemnation; disgrace or infamy resulting from this; public accusation; defamation

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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

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Explanation of antagonism (noun)
hostility; opposition; conflict

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Explanation of qualm (noun)
sudden feeling of uneasiness or doubt; regret; sorrow

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Explanation of debauchery (noun)
indulgence in one's appetites

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Explanation of chagrin (noun)
feeling of embarrassment due to failure or disappointment; humiliation

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Explanation of exultation (noun)
act of rejoicing; joy; gaiety; glee

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Explanation of mite (noun)
very small sum of money; very small creature

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Explanation of antipathy (noun)
strong dislike or repugnance; aversion

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Meaning of propinquity, obloquy, oligarchy, antagonism, qualm, debauchery