
Description of nefariousness (noun) being villainous or wicked; evil
Samples of nefariousness The nefariousness of the ruler was apparent when he hoarded all of the food.
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Description of incursion (noun) attack; hostile invasion; raid; entering; infiltration
Samples of incursion The incursion by enemy forces left the country shocked.
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Description of homily (noun) solemn moral talk; sermon; exhortation; lesson
Samples of homily The preacher gave a moving homily to the gathered crowd.
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Description of edifice (noun) large building
Samples of edifice The edifice rose 20 stories and spanned two blocks.
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Description of expedient (adjective) convenient in obtaining a result; guided by self-interest; advantageous; beneficial; worthwhile
Samples of expedient The mayor chose the more expedient path rather than the more correct one. There is no expedient method a teenager will not resort to in order to get the keys to a car of their own.
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Description of goad (verb) to push into action; to urge; to tease; to drive
Samples of goad Thinking about money will goad him into getting a job.
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Description of comport (verb) to behave in a certain manner
Samples of comport It was easy to comport to the new group of employees.
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Description of erudite (adjective) having a wide knowledge acquired through reading; learned; knowledgeable; educated
Samples of erudite The woman was so erudite, she could recite points on most any subject.
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Description of static (adjective) inactive; changeless; stationary; motionless
Samples of static The view while riding in the train across the endless, flat landscape remained static for days. The static water of the lake reflected the image of the trees.
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Description of saunter (verb) to walk at a leisurely pace; to stroll; to meander
Samples of saunter The loving couple sauntered down the wooded path.
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