
Description of cant (noun) insincere or hypocritical statements of high ideals; jargon of a particular group or occupations
Samples of cant The theater majors had difficulty understanding the cant of the computer scientists. The remarks by the doctor were cant and meant only for his associates.
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Description of lassitude (noun) state of being tired or listless; exhaustion; laziness; weariness
Samples of lassitude Lassitude was evident in the nurses who had been working for 24 hours straight. Ten days of continual work caused a feeling of lassitude for the worker.
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Description of cohesion (noun) act of holding together; union
Samples of cohesion The cohesion of the group increased as friendships were formed. The cohesion of different molecules forms different substances.
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Description of humility (noun) lack of pride; modesty; humble state; meekness
Samples of humility Full of humility, she accepted the award but gave all the credit to her mentor.
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Description of tribute (noun) expression of admiration; gift; levy; compliment
Samples of tribute Her performance was a tribute to her retiring teacher.
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Description of mercenary (noun) hired soldier; greedy person
Samples of mercenary A mercenary was hired for a hundred dollars a month, good money in those days even if you had to fight a war to get it.
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Description of umbrage (noun) offense; resentment; shade
Samples of umbrage The candidate took umbrage at the remark of his opponent.
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Description of mandate (noun) order; charge; authorization; command
Samples of mandate The new manager wrote a mandate declaring that smoking was now prohibited in the office.
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Description of serendipity (noun) apparent aptitude for making fortunate discoveries accidentally
Samples of serendipity Serendipity seemed to follow the lucky winner where ever he went.
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Description of turbulence (noun) condition of being physically agitated; disturbance
Samples of turbulence Everyone on the plane had to fasten their seat belts as the plane entered an area of turbulence.
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