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Definition of coffer (noun)
chest where money or valuables are kept; treasury; strongbox

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The coffer that contained the jewels was stolen.

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Definition of bastion (noun)
fortress; stronghold; castle

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The strength of the bastion saved the soldiers inside of it.

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Definition of disapprobation (noun)
disapproval; condemnation

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Her disapprobation of her daughter's fiance divided the family.

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Definition of conclave (noun)
any private meeting or closed assembly

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The conclave was to meet in the executive suite.

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Definition of sycophant (noun)
flatterer

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Rodolfo honed his skills as a sycophant, hoping it would get him into Sylvia's good graces.
The sycophant is known for attending many parties.

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Definition of allusion (noun)
indirect reference (often literary); hint

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The mention of the pet snake was an allusion to the man's sneaky ways.
In modern plays allusions are often made to ancient drama.

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Definition of cabal (noun)
group of people joined by a secret; group of conspirators

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The very idea that there could be a cabal cast suspicion on the whole operation.

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Definition of epilogue (noun)
closing section of a play or novel providing further comment; speech delivered to the audience after the end of a play

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The epilogue told us the destiny of the characters.

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Definition of perquisite (noun)
extra payment; tip; side income

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After working overtime, I had enough money to make a perquisite on my loan.

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Definition of disparity (noun)
difference in form, character or degree; inequality

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There is a great disparity between a light snack and a great feast.

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