
Description of guise (noun) appearance; facade
Samples of guise The undercover detective, under the guise of friendship, offered to help the drug runner make a connection.
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Description of raconteur (noun) person skilled at telling stories
Samples of raconteur Our questions ranged far and wide and his courtesy and patience turned them into an intriguing trail of discovery which was endlessly fascinating and richly rewarding, for he is also a natural raconteur.
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Description of adversary (noun) enemy; foe; opponent; rival
Samples of adversary The peace treaty united two countries that were historically great adversaries.
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Description of discord (noun) disagreement; lack of harmony
Samples of discord There was discord amidst the jury, and therefore a decision could not be made.
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Description of dogma (noun) collection of beliefs; system of religious laws
Samples of dogma The dogma of the village was based on superstition.
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Description of myriad (noun) large number; a lot; innumerable; endless; infinitive
Samples of myriad Since the economic downturn, young college graduates no longer have the myriad job options that they would have had just three years ago. Gazing up on the clear, dark midnight sky, the astronomer saw a myriad of stars.
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Description of stupor (noun) stunned or bewildered condition; apathy; shock; daze
Samples of stupor He was in a stupor after being hit on the head.
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Description of chicanery (noun) trickery; deception; scheming
Samples of chicanery The swindler was trained in chicanery. A news broadcast is no place for chicanery.
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Description of diffidence (noun) hesitation in asserting oneself; lack of confidence; timidity; shyness
Samples of diffidence A shy person may have great diffidence when forced with a problem.
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Description of progeny (noun) children; offspring; outcome
Samples of progeny It is through his progeny that his name shall live on. The princes were the progeny of royalty.
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