
Explanation of boor (noun) rude person
Sample of boor The boor was not invited to the party, but he came anyway.
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Explanation of maverick (noun) person who does not conform to the norm; independent thinker
Sample of maverick The maverick drove a large truck as others were purchasing compact cars.
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Explanation of motility (noun) spontaneous motion; mobility
Sample of motility The motility of the car caused the driver to lunge for the brake.
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Explanation of acrimony (noun) sharpness or bitterness in language or manner; rancor
Sample of acrimony The acrimony of her response was shocking.
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Explanation of moot (adjective) subject to or open for discussion or debate
Sample of moot The discussion of extending the girl's curfew was a moot point.
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Explanation of spurn (noun) strong rejection; denigrating attitude
Sample of spurn Unlucky enough to be the ninth telemarketer to call Jane that evening, he caught her spurn.
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Explanation of malediction (noun) putting a curse on someone; talking negatively about another; slander
Sample of malediction With the threat of a malediction, the man left the fortuneteller's house. Never having a nice word to say about anyone, her conversations are full of malediction.
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Explanation of disapprobation (noun) disapproval; condemnation
Sample of disapprobation Her disapprobation of her daughter's fiance divided the family.
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Explanation of neophyte (noun) beginner; newcomer; novice
Sample of neophyte Critics applauded the neophyte's success and speculated how much better he would get with age and experience. The neophyte dancer was overcome by the fast tempo and exotic rhythms.
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Explanation of plethora (noun) superabundance
Sample of plethora There was a plethora of food at the royal feast.
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