
Description of bungler (noun) clumsy person
Samples of bungler The one who broke the crystal vase was a true bungler.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Description of sedition (noun) revolt; provocation of dissent
Samples of sedition The sedition by the guards ended with their being executed for treason.
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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.
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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.
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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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