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Description of bungler (noun)
clumsy person

Samples of bungler
The one who broke the crystal vase was a true bungler.



   
Description of despotism (noun)
tyranny; absolute power or influence; rule of a despot; dictatorship

Samples of despotism
The ruler's despotism went uncontested for 30 years.



   
Description of pommel (noun)
rounded, upward-projecting front of a saddle

Samples of pommel
The woman was so nervous about being on the horse she would not let go of the pommel.



   
Description of odium (noun)
hate; disgrace from a hateful action; enmity

Samples of odium
Odium could be felt for the man who destroyed the school.



   
Description of predecessor (noun)
person who has occupied an office before another; ancestor

Samples of predecessor
Although her predecessor did not accomplish any goals that would help the poor, the new mayor was confident that she could finally help those in need.

Determination of predecessor
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Description of euphony (noun)
pleasant combination of sounds

Samples of euphony
The gently singing birds created a beautiful euphony.
The euphony created by the orchestra was due to years of practice.



   
Description of sedition (noun)
revolt; provocation of dissent

Samples of sedition
The sedition by the guards ended with their being executed for treason.



   
Description of sarcasm (noun)
ironic; bitter humor designed to wound

Samples of sarcasm
The teacher did not appreciate the student's sarcasm and gave him detention.



   
Description of hiatus (noun)
interval; break; separation; interruption; opening

Samples of hiatus
Summer vacation provided a much-needed hiatus for the students.
Between graduation and the first day of his new job, Tim took a three-month hiatus in the Caribbean.



   
Description of menagerie (noun)
place to keep or a collection of wild or strange animals; zoo

Samples of menagerie
Little Ryan couldn't wait to visit the zoo to see the menagerie of wild boars.



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