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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

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Explanation of adversity (noun)
form: adversities
a stroke of ill fortune

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Explanation of toga (noun)
forms: togas, togae
a one-piece cloak worn by men in ancient Rome

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

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

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Explanation of canker (noun)
form: cankers
a pernicious and malign influence that is hard to get rid of

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

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Explanation of nemesis (noun)
form: nemeses
vengeful opponent

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Explanation of purveyor (noun)
form: purveyors
someone who supplies provisions (especially food)

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Explanation of animosity (noun)
form: animosities
a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility; bad blood

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Meaning of scabbard, adversity, toga, rendition, doggerel, canker, responsiveness