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| Explanation of collusion (noun) secret agreement for an illegal purpose; conspiracy Sample of collusion The authority discovered a collusion between the director and treasurer.
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| Explanation of rigor (noun) severity; harshness; strict accuracy Sample of rigor She criticized the planning board's vote with rigor.
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| Explanation of autocracy (noun) absolute monarchy; government where one person holds power; dictatorship; despotism; totalitarianism Sample of autocracy The autocracy was headed by a demanding man. She was extremely power-hungry and therefore wanted her government to be an autocracy.
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| Explanation of altercation (noun) controversy; dispute Sample of altercation A serious altercation caused the marriage to end in a bitter divorce.
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| Explanation of conviviality (noun) fondness for festiveness or joviality; festivity; friendliness Sample of conviviality His conviviality makes him a welcome guest at any social gathering.
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| Explanation of frugality (noun) thrift; economical use or expenditure; meanness; stinginess Sample of frugality His frugality limited him to purchasing the item for which he had a coupon. Preparing to save money to send their daughter to college, the parents practiced extreme frugality for several years.
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| Explanation of fetter (noun) chain to bind the feet; shackle; hindrance Sample of fetter A fetter kept the dog chained to the fence.
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| Explanation of mien (noun) appearance; being or manner; bearing Sample of mien Her mien was typically one of distress, especially after the mishap.
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| Explanation of exposition (noun) setting forth facts; public exhibition; show; clarification Sample of exposition The exposition by the witness substantiated the story given by the prisoner.
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| Explanation of stigma (noun) mark of disgrace; stain Sample of stigma The "F" on his transcript is a stigma on his record.
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