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Explanation of pomposity (noun)
form: no plural

lack of elegance as a consequence of being pompous and puffed up with vanity; pompousness; pretentiousness; puffiness; splashiness; inflation



   
Explanation of euthanasia (noun)
the act of killing someone painlessly (especially someone suffering from an incurable illness)



   
Explanation of recourse (noun)
form: recourses

something or someone turned to for assistance or security; resort



   
Explanation of nib (noun)
horny projecting mouth of a bird; neb; pecker



   
Explanation of compact (noun)
a small and economical car



   
Explanation of baulk (verb)
refuse to comply; jib



   
Explanation of effluvium (noun)
forms: effluviums, effluvia

a foul-smelling outflow or vapor (especially a gaseous waste)



   
Explanation of exploit (noun)
form: exploits

a notable achievement



   
Explanation of prelate (noun)
form: prelates

a senior clergyman and dignitary; high priest; primate



   
Explanation of sceptic (noun)
someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs; doubter



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