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Word Explanations lassitude, contagion, fleece, oaf, collusion, milieu, obsession, hubris, turgidity, misadventure

Explanation of lassitude (noun)
weakness characterized by a lack of vitality or energy; lethargy; slackness

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Explanation of contagion (noun)
form: contagions
the communication of an attitude or emotional state among a number of people

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Explanation of fleece (noun)
form: fleeces
outer coat of especially sheep and yaks

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Explanation of oaf (noun)
an awkward stupid person; stumblebum; goon; lubber; lummox; lump; gawk

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Explanation of collusion (noun)
agreement on a secret plot

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Explanation of milieu (noun)
forms: milieus, milieux
the environmental condition

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Explanation of obsession (noun)
form: obsessions
an unhealthy and compulsive preoccupation with something or someone

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Explanation of hubris (noun)
overbearing pride or presumption

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Explanation of turgidity (noun)
pompously embellished language; flatulence

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Explanation of misadventure (noun)
an instance of misfortune; mischance

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Meaning of lassitude, contagion, fleece, oaf, collusion, milieu