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Word Explanations parody, eminence, charlatan, tycoon, skeptic, incompetence, altruism, mandate, duress, surmise

Explanation of parody (noun)
piece of work imitating another in a satirical manner; poor imitation

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Explanation of eminence (noun)
lofty place; superiority; height; elevated rank

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Explanation of charlatan (noun)
person who pretends to have knowledge; impostor; fake; quack; fraud

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Explanation of tycoon (noun)
wealthy leader

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Explanation of skeptic (noun)
doubter

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Explanation of incompetence (noun)
failing to meet necessary requirements; lack of ability; inadequacy

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Explanation of altruism (noun)
unselfish devotion to the welfare of others; philanthropy

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Explanation of mandate (noun)
order; charge; authorization; command

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Explanation of duress (noun)
imprisonment; the use of threats; pressure; coercion; intimidation

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Explanation of surmise (noun)
guess; assumption; supposition

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Explain the words parody, eminence, charlatan, tycoon, skeptic, incompetence, altruism, mandate, duress, surmise

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Meaning of parody, eminence, charlatan, tycoon, skeptic, incompetence