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Explanation of hegemony (noun)
form: hegemonies

the dominance or leadership of one social group or nation over others



   
Explanation of usurp (verb)
forms: usurped; usurped; usurping

take the place of



   
Explanation of proxy (noun)
form: proxies

a power of attorney document given by shareholders of a corporation authorizing a specific vote on their behalf at a corporate meeting



   
Explanation of polygamist (noun)
someone who is married to two or more people at the same time



   
Explanation of pell-mell (adverb)
in a hurried and disorganized fashion



   
Explanation of decorum (noun)
form: decorums

propriety in manners and conduct



   
Explanation of opiate (noun)
a narcotic drug that contains opium or an opium derivative



   
Explanation of coalesce (verb)
forms: coalesced; coalesced; coalescing

fuse or cause to grow together



   
Explanation of gibe (verb)
forms: gibed; gibed; gibing

laugh at with contempt and derision; flout; barrack



   
Explanation of interlaced (adjective)
having a pattern of fretwork or latticework; latticed; latticelike



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