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Word Explanations neigh, apoplexy, cacophony, valor, digression, podium, maelstrom, auspicious, epitome, nurseling

Explanation of neigh (noun)
the characteristic sounds made by a horse; whicker; whinny

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Explanation of apoplexy (noun)
a sudden loss of consciousness resulting when the rupture or occlusion of a blood vessel leads to oxygen lack in the brain

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Explanation of cacophony (noun)
form: cacophonies
loud confusing disagreeable sounds

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Explanation of valor (noun)
the qualities of a hero or heroine

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Explanation of digression (noun)
wandering from the main path of a journey

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Explanation of podium (noun)
forms: podiums, podia
a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it; pulpit; rostrum; ambo; stump; soapbox

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Explanation of maelstrom (noun)
a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)

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Explanation of auspicious (noun)
favorable; beneficent

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Explanation of epitome (noun)
a brief abstract (as of an article or book)

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Explanation of nurseling (noun)
an infant considered in relation to its nanny; suckling

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Meaning of apoplexy, cacophony, valor, digression, podium, maelstrom