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Meaning of insularity (noun)
having the characteristics of an island; narrowness of mind

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The insularity of the country made it a great place to build a resort.

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Meaning of dither (noun)
confused condition; hesitation; vacillation

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Having to take two tests in one day left the student in a dither.

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Meaning of covenant (noun)
binding and solemn agreement; contract; treaty

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With the exchange of vows, the covenant was complete.

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Meaning of fervor (noun)
passion; intensity of feeling; ardor; eagerness

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The crowd was full of fervor as the candidate entered the hall.

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Meaning of dissonance (noun)
musical discord; disagreement; lack of harmony; inconsistency

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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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Meaning of nefariousness (noun)
being villainous or wicked; evil

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The nefariousness of the ruler was apparent when he hoarded all of the food.

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Meaning of impiety (noun)
irreverence toward God; lack of respect

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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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Meaning of epigram (noun)
witty or satirical poem or statement; letter; ingenious saying; proverb; phrase

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The poet wrote an epigram about the upcoming election.

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Meaning of epilogue (noun)
closing section of a play or novel providing further comment; speech delivered to the audience after the end of a play

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The epilogue told us the destiny of the characters.

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Meaning of levity (noun)
lack of seriousness; instability; frivolity

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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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