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| Explanation of opulence (noun) wealth; fortune; abundance Sample of opulence A 40-room mansion on 65 wooded acres is only the most visible sign of her opulence.
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| Explanation of pariah (noun) outcast; person who is rejected Sample of pariah The pariah of the group sat by himself under the tree.
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| Explanation of cloture (noun) parliamentary procedure to end debate and begin to vote; closure Sample of cloture Cloture was declared as the parliamentarians readied to register their votes.
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| Explanation of umbrage (noun) offense; resentment; shade Sample of umbrage The candidate took umbrage at the remark of his opponent.
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| Explanation of dichotomy (noun) division into two parts or kinds Sample of dichotomy The dichotomy within the party threatens to split it. The dichotomy between church and state renders school prayer unconstitutional.
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| Explanation of confluence (noun) thing which is joined together; assemblage Sample of confluence Great cities often lie at the confluence of great rivers.
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| Explanation of serendipity (noun) apparent aptitude for making fortunate discoveries accidentally Sample of serendipity Serendipity seemed to follow the lucky winner where ever he went.
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| Explanation of cacophony (noun) harsh, inharmonious collection of sounds; dissonance Sample of cacophony The beautiful harmony of the symphony was well enjoyed after the cacophony coming from the stage as the orchestra warmed up. The amateur band created more cacophony than beautiful sound.
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| Explanation of nexus (noun) connection; joint; link Sample of nexus The nexus between the shuttle and the space station was successful.
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| Explanation of discord (noun) disagreement; lack of harmony Sample of discord There was discord amidst the jury, and therefore a decision could not be made.
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