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  Word Explanations scabbard, adversity, toga, rendition, doggerel, canker, responsiveness, nemesis, purveyor, animosity


   
Explanation of scabbard (noun)
form: scabbards

a sheath for a sword or dagger or bayonet



   
Explanation of adversity (noun)
form: adversities

a stroke of ill fortune



   
Explanation of toga (noun)
forms: togas, togae

a one-piece cloak worn by men in ancient Rome



   
Explanation of rendition (noun)
the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance; interpretation



   
Explanation of doggerel (noun)
a comic verse of irregular measure; jingle



   
Explanation of canker (noun)
form: cankers

a pernicious and malign influence that is hard to get rid of



   
Explanation of responsiveness (noun)
quality of being quick to react



   
Explanation of nemesis (noun)
form: nemeses

vengeful opponent



   
Explanation of purveyor (noun)
form: purveyors

someone who supplies provisions (especially food)



   
Explanation of animosity (noun)
form: animosities

a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility; bad blood



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