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Definition of nexus (noun)
connection; joint; link

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The nexus between the shuttle and the space station was successful.

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Definition of wrath (noun)
violent or unrestrained anger; fury; rage

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Do not trespass on his property or you will have to deal with his wrath.

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Definition of recession (noun)
withdrawal; economic downturn; decline

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Oscar's gum recession left him with sensitive teeth.
Soaring unemployment in the nation's industrial belt triggered recession.

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Definition of tumult (noun)
noisy commotion; disturbance; confusion; riot

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The tumult was caused by two boys wanting the same toy.
After the tumult, I found it difficult to resume my studies.

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Definition of circumlocutory (adjective)
roundabout and unnecessarily wordy

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It was a circumlocutory documentary that could have been cut to half its running time to say twice as much.

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Definition of incisive (adjective)
getting to the heart of things; to the point

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His incisive questioning helped settle the matter quickly.

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Definition of larceny (noun)
theft; stealing; robbery

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After robbing the liquor store, she was found guilty of larceny.

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Definition of compromise (verb)
to settle by mutual adjustment

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Labor leaders and the automakers compromised by agreeing to a starting wage of USD 16 an hour in exchange for concessions on health-care premiums.

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Definition of homage (noun)
honor; respect; esteem; appreciation

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The police officers paid homage to their fallen colleague with a ceremony that celebrated her life.

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Definition of latency (noun)
period of inactivity

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Its latency was small solace for the girl who feared that the cancer would re-emerge fiercer than ever.

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