
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.
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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.
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Description of yoke (noun) harness; collar; bond; connection
Samples of yoke The jockey led her horse by the yoke around its neck and face.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Description of troth (noun) belief; faith; fidelity
Samples of troth The couple pledged troth to each other through their vows.
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