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| Explanation of pavilion (noun) large tent or covered area, usually used for entertainment; booth Sample of pavilion The wedding pavilion was not only beautifully decorated, but also served as welcome protection from a sudden downpour.
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| Explanation of arbiter (noun) person who is authorized to judge or decide Sample of arbiter The decision of who would represent the people was made by the arbiter.
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| Explanation of motif (noun) theme; main idea Sample of motif Although the college students lived in Alaska, they decided on a tropical motif for their dorm room. The decorations include a rose motif.
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| Explanation of adulation (noun) praise in excess Sample of adulation The adulation was in response to the heroic feat. The adulation given to the movie star was sickening.
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| Explanation of propensity (noun) natural tendency towards; bias; aptitude; tendency; inclination Sample of propensity I have a propensity to talk too fast. She has a propensity to hire men over women.
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| Explanation of odium (noun) hate; disgrace from a hateful action; enmity Sample of odium Odium could be felt for the man who destroyed the school.
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| Explanation of despotism (noun) tyranny; absolute power or influence; rule of a despot; dictatorship Sample of despotism The ruler's despotism went uncontested for 30 years.
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| Explanation of recession (noun) withdrawal; economic downturn; decline Sample of recession Oscar's gum recession left him with sensitive teeth. Soaring unemployment in the nation's industrial belt triggered recession.
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| Explanation of temerity (noun) foolhardiness; impetuosity; rashness; boldness Sample of temerity For the first few days we kept the family shut into the cow-shed, to protect them from the cats; but I really think that if any cat had had the temerity to put in an attack, the hen would have chased it half-way to Gloucester. Many, it is true, shouted enthusiastically that we were right and to be congratulated, but many others were up in arms at our intrepid temerity.
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| Explanation of perquisite (noun) extra payment; tip; side income Sample of perquisite After working overtime, I had enough money to make a perquisite on my loan.
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