
Explanation of irony (noun) form: ironies a trope that involves incongruity between what is expected and what occurs
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Explanation of diffidence (noun) lack of self-confidence; self-distrust
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Explanation of atrocity (noun) form: atrocities an act of atrocious cruelty
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Explanation of vantage (noun) the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
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Explanation of fusillade (noun) rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms; volley; burst
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Explanation of modicum (noun) forms: modicums, modica a small or moderate or token amount
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Explanation of expletive (noun) a word or phrase conveying no independent meaning but added to fill out a sentence or metrical line
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Explanation of crevice (noun) form: crevices a long narrow opening; fissure; scissure
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Explanation of title (noun) form: titles distinctive appellation denoting rank or achievement
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Explanation of blende (noun) an ore that is the chief source of zinc; sphalerite
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