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Word Explanations clamor, trinket, sobriety, kudos, appurtenances, pyromaniac, acumen, foray, virus, assiduity

Explanation of clamor (noun)
loud and persistent outcry from many people; clamour; clamouring; hue and cry

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Explanation of trinket (noun)
form: trinkets
cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing; gaud; gewgaw; novelty; fallal

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Explanation of sobriety (noun)
abstaining from excess

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Explanation of kudos (noun)
an expression of approval and commendation; extolment

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Explanation of appurtenances (noun)
form: appurtenances
right associated with ownership of property

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Explanation of pyromaniac (noun)
a person with an obsessive desire to light fires

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Explanation of acumen (noun)
shrewdness shown by keen insight

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Explanation of foray (noun)
an initial attempt (especially outside your usual areas of competence)

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Explanation of virus (noun)
form: viruses
microorganism which functions as an infectious agent

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Explanation of assiduity (noun)
great and constant diligence and attention; concentration

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Meaning of clamor, trinket, sobriety, kudos, appurtenances, pyromaniac