
Explanation of phobia (noun) morbid fear
Sample of phobia Fear of heights is a not uncommon phobia.
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Explanation of temperament (noun) one's customary frame of mind; disposition; nature; character
Sample of temperament The girl's temperament is usually very calm.
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Explanation of prattle (noun) childish babble; chatter
Sample of prattle I've listened to his prattle for far too long.
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Explanation of autocrat (noun) absolute ruler
Sample of autocrat The autocrat in charge of the government was a man of power and prestige. The autocrat made every decision and divided the tasks among his subordinates.
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Explanation of melancholy (noun) depression; gloom; sadness
Sample of melancholy The funeral parlor was filled with the melancholy of mourning.
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Explanation of kinship (noun) family relationship; adoption; natural attraction; affinity
Sample of kinship Living in close proximity increased the kinship of the family.
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Explanation of ferret (noun) small, weasel-like mammal
Sample of ferret I spent the morning ferreting for my keys. I have a pet ferret.
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Explanation of homage (noun) honor; respect; esteem; appreciation
Sample of homage The police officers paid homage to their fallen colleague with a ceremony that celebrated her life.
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Explanation of precept (noun) rule or direction of moral conduct; order; command; directive
Sample of precept The organization believed their members should abide by certain precepts.
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Explanation of gravity (noun) seriousness; severity
Sample of gravity The gravity of the incident was sufficient to involve the police and the FBI.
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