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| Explanation of insularity (noun) having the characteristics of an island; narrowness of mind Sample of insularity The insularity of the country made it a great place to build a resort.
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| Explanation of dither (noun) confused condition; hesitation; vacillation Sample of dither Having to take two tests in one day left the student in a dither.
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| Explanation of covenant (noun) binding and solemn agreement; contract; treaty Sample of covenant With the exchange of vows, the covenant was complete.
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| Explanation of fervor (noun) passion; intensity of feeling; ardor; eagerness Sample of fervor The crowd was full of fervor as the candidate entered the hall.
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| Explanation of dissonance (noun) musical discord; disagreement; lack of harmony; inconsistency Sample of dissonance Much twentieth-century music is not liked by classical music lovers because of the dissonance it holds and the harmonies it lacks. The dissonance of his composition makes for some rough listening.
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| Explanation of nefariousness (noun) being villainous or wicked; evil Sample of nefariousness The nefariousness of the ruler was apparent when he hoarded all of the food.
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| Explanation of impiety (noun) irreverence toward God; lack of respect Sample of impiety The bishop condemned the impiety of the celebrity's assertions. Impiety is evident in the way many people commit rude actions.
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| Explanation of epigram (noun) witty or satirical poem or statement; letter; ingenious saying; proverb; phrase Sample of epigram The poet wrote an epigram about the upcoming election.
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| Explanation of epilogue (noun) closing section of a play or novel providing further comment; speech delivered to the audience after the end of a play Sample of epilogue The epilogue told us the destiny of the characters.
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| Explanation of levity (noun) lack of seriousness; instability; frivolity Sample of levity The levity with which he faced the destruction hampered the rescue effort. Levity characterized the first months of his administration. Levity is a necessary trait for a comedian.
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