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Definition of gourmand (noun)
person who eats eagerly; glutton; greedy person

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A gourmand may eat several servings of an entree.

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Definition of nostrum (noun)
questionable remedy for difficulties; panacea

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The doctor's prescription was so unusual that it could be seen as a nostrum.
The nostrum of pine leaves and water did not seem to cure the illness.

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Definition of duplicity (noun)
deception

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She forgave his duplicity but divorced him anyway.

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Definition of avarice (noun)
inordinate desire for gaining and possessing wealth; greed

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The man's avarice for money kept him at work through the evenings and weekends.
The avarice of the president led to his downfall.

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Definition of fustian (noun)
pompous talk or writing; flowery speech coarse fabric; linen

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The fustian by the professor made him appear arrogant.

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Definition of rancor (noun)
strong ill will; enmity; bitterness; hatred; resentment

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Her rancor for the man was evident in her hateful expression.
Sure they had their disagreements, but there was no rancor between them.

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Definition of brevity (noun)
briefness; shortness; conciseness

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On Top 40 AM radio, brevity was the coin of the realm.

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Definition of probity (noun)
honesty; decency; integrity; uprightness

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The young man's probity was reassuring to the fearful parent.

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Definition of succor (noun)
aid; assistance; help

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Succor was given to the fire victim in the form of clothes and temporary shelter.

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Definition of bombast (noun)
pompous speech; pretentious words; trite cliches

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After he delivered his bombast at the podium, he arrogantly left the meeting.
The presenter ended his bombast with a prediction of his future success.

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