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Description of sanction (noun)
act of giving authoritative permission; approve; blockade; penalty

Samples of sanction
Before committing troops to war, the president wanted to give the sanctions a chance to work.



   
Description of fervor (noun)
passion; intensity of feeling; ardor; eagerness

Samples of fervor
The crowd was full of fervor as the candidate entered the hall.



   
Description of yoke (noun)
harness; collar; bond; connection

Samples of yoke
The jockey led her horse by the yoke around its neck and face.



   
Description of eradication (noun)
act of annihilating, destroying, or erasing; destruction; extermination

Samples of eradication
Some have theorized that the eradication of the dinosaurs was due to a radical change in climate.

Determination of eradication
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Description of doggerel (noun)
verse characterized by forced rhyme and meter; poorly written poetry

Samples of doggerel
Contrary to its appearance, doggerel can contain some weighty messages.



   
Description of coda (noun)
concluding passage in music

Samples of coda
By the end of the coda, I was ready to burst with excitement over the thrilling performance.
The audience knew that the concerto was about to end when they heard the orchestra begin playing the coda.



   
Description of materialism (noun)
the theory or attitude that physical well-being and worldly possessions constitute the greatest good and highest value in life

Samples of materialism
Spiritualists will tell you that materialism is only half the story.
Some said that the prince's profligacy gave materialism a bad name.

Determination of materialism
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Description of astringent (noun)
substance that contracts bodily tissues

Samples of astringent
After the operation an astringent was used on his skin so that the stretched area would return to normal.



   
Description of accolade (noun)
approving or praising mention; award; honor

Samples of accolade
Rich accolades were bestowed on the returning hero.
Accolades flowed into her dressing room following the opening-night triumph.



   
Description of troth (noun)
belief; faith; fidelity

Samples of troth
The couple pledged troth to each other through their vows.



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