
Description of spurn (noun) strong rejection; denigrating attitude
Samples of spurn Unlucky enough to be the ninth telemarketer to call Jane that evening, he caught her spurn.
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Description of skeptic (noun) doubter
Samples of skeptic Even after seeing evidence that his competitor's new engine worked, the engineer remained a skeptic that it was marketable.
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Description of prescience (noun) knowing about something before it happens; foresight
Samples of prescience The morning of the big game I had a prescience that we would win.
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Description of deposition (noun) removal from office or power; testimony; dismissal
Samples of deposition Failing to act lawfully could result in his deposition. She met with her lawyer this morning to review her deposition.
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Description of cessation (noun) ceasing; stopping
Samples of cessation The cessation of a bad habit is often difficult to sustain.
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Description of harangue (noun) lengthy, heartfelt speech; scolding; lecture
Samples of harangue We sat patiently and listened to her harangue. When he finally stopped his haranguing, I responded calmly.
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Description of disdain (noun) intense dislike; scorn; contempt
Samples of disdain She showed great disdain toward anyone who did not agree with her.
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Description of ennui (noun) boredom; apathy; lethargy; tedium
Samples of ennui Ennui set in when the children realized they had already played with all the toys.
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Description of reproof (noun) rebuke; accusation
Samples of reproof For all his hard work, all he got was a reproof of his efforts.
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Description of objective (noun) goal; purpose; target; aim
Samples of objective The law student decided that her primary objective after graduation was to pass the Bar examination.
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