
Description of nexus (noun) connection; joint; link
Samples of nexus The nexus between the shuttle and the space station was successful.
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Description of wrath (noun) violent or unrestrained anger; fury; rage
Samples of wrath Do not trespass on his property or you will have to deal with his wrath.
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Description of recession (noun) withdrawal; economic downturn; decline
Samples of recession Oscar's gum recession left him with sensitive teeth. Soaring unemployment in the nation's industrial belt triggered recession.
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Description of tumult (noun) noisy commotion; disturbance; confusion; riot
Samples of tumult 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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Description of circumlocutory (adjective) roundabout and unnecessarily wordy
Samples of circumlocutory It was a circumlocutory documentary that could have been cut to half its running time to say twice as much.
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Description of incisive (adjective) getting to the heart of things; to the point
Samples of incisive His incisive questioning helped settle the matter quickly.
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Description of larceny (noun) theft; stealing; robbery
Samples of larceny After robbing the liquor store, she was found guilty of larceny.
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Description of compromise (verb) to settle by mutual adjustment
Samples of compromise 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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Description of homage (noun) honor; respect; esteem; appreciation
Samples of homage The police officers paid homage to their fallen colleague with a ceremony that celebrated her life.
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Description of latency (noun) period of inactivity
Samples of latency Its latency was small solace for the girl who feared that the cancer would re-emerge fiercer than ever.
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