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  Word Explanations turgid, proximity, aristocracy, crass, calumniate, misanthrope, dilettante, exodus, devious, harangue


   
Explanation of turgid (adjective)
swollen; inflated; using big or high-sounding words



   
Explanation of proximity (noun)
nearness; vicinity; adjacency; closeness



   
Explanation of aristocracy (noun)
government by the best people; privileged class



   
Explanation of crass (adjective)
insensitive; materialistic; rude; ill-mannered



   
Explanation of calumniate (verb)
to accuse falsely or maliciously in order to injure another's reputation; to slander



   
Explanation of misanthrope (noun)
person who distrusts everything; hater of mankind



   
Explanation of dilettante (noun)
admirer of the fine arts; dabbler; amateur; nonprofessional



   
Explanation of exodus (noun)
mass departure; emigration



   
Explanation of devious (adjective)
deceptive; crooked; twisting; circuitous; indirect



   
Explanation of harangue (noun)
lengthy, heartfelt speech; scolding; lecture



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