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Meaning of pavilion, arbiter, motif, adulation, propensity, odium, despotism, recession, temerity, perquisite

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Meaning of pavilion (noun)
large tent or covered area, usually used for entertainment; booth

Example
The wedding pavilion was not only beautifully decorated, but also served as welcome protection from a sudden downpour.

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Meaning of arbiter (noun)
person who is authorized to judge or decide

Example
The decision of who would represent the people was made by the arbiter.

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Meaning of motif (noun)
theme; main idea

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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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Meaning of adulation (noun)
praise in excess

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The adulation was in response to the heroic feat.
The adulation given to the movie star was sickening.

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Meaning of propensity (noun)
natural tendency towards; bias; aptitude; tendency; inclination

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I have a propensity to talk too fast.
She has a propensity to hire men over women.

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Meaning of odium (noun)
hate; disgrace from a hateful action; enmity

Example
Odium could be felt for the man who destroyed the school.

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Meaning of despotism (noun)
tyranny; absolute power or influence; rule of a despot; dictatorship

Example
The ruler's despotism went uncontested for 30 years.

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Meaning of recession (noun)
withdrawal; economic downturn; decline

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Oscar's gum recession left him with sensitive teeth.
Soaring unemployment in the nation's industrial belt triggered recession.

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Meaning of temerity (noun)
foolhardiness; impetuosity; rashness; boldness

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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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Meaning of perquisite (noun)
extra payment; tip; side income

Example
After working overtime, I had enough money to make a perquisite on my loan.

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