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| Explanation of troth (noun) belief; faith; fidelity Sample of troth The couple pledged troth to each other through their vows.
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| Explanation of adage (noun) old saying now accepted as being truthful; proverb Sample of adage The adage "do unto others as you wish them to do unto you" is still widely practiced.
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| Explanation of authoritarian (noun) dictator; tyrant; despot Sample of authoritarian The authoritarian made all of the rules but did none of the work.
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| Explanation of dirge (noun) hymn for a funeral; song or poem expressing lament Sample of dirge The mourners sang a traditional Irish dirge.
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| Explanation of trepidation (noun) apprehension; uneasiness Sample of trepidation Her long absence caused more than a little trepidation. With great trepidation, the boy entered the water for the first time.
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| Explanation of tranquillity (noun) peace; stillness; harmony; calmness Sample of tranquillity The tranquillity of the tropical island was reflected in its calm blue waters and warm sunny climate.
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| Explanation of saga (noun) legend; long story of adventure or heroic deed Sample of saga The saga of King Arthur and his court has been told for generations.
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| Explanation of distention (noun) inflation; extension; swelling; expanding Sample of distention The bulge in the carpet was caused by the distention of the wood underneath.
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| Explanation of forbearance (noun) self-restraint; self-control; abstinence; moderation Sample of forbearance He exhibited remarkable forbearance when confronted with the mischievous children.
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| Explanation of harangue (noun) lengthy, heartfelt speech; scolding; lecture Sample of harangue We sat patiently and listened to her harangue. When he finally stopped his haranguing, I responded calmly.
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