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Engaged to be married
Sentence: Since my betrothed was killed in the war, I have no marital prospects. |
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An act os statement that shows disrespect or irreverence toward something considered sacred
Sentence: My grandmother is very religious and will kick you out of her house if you display blasphemy in any form. |
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A rhythm marked by a regular beat
Sentence: When my son gets excited, he speaks in a rapid cadence. |
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A rule or principle that provides the norm for judgment
Sentence: Then the canon said they would both go together and fetch chalk, and a pail of water, for he would pour out the silver he had made in the form of an ingot. |
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Denouement
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The outcome of a series of events
Sentence: The film ended with a denouement that left the audience speechless. |
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A statement or command having the force of law
Sentence: The principal’s edict prohibits female students from wearing skirts and dresses that do not cover their knees. |
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To inspire with love; to captive
Sentence: My daughter hopes her makeover will enamor feelings from her secret crush. |
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Lacking sensation or awareness
Sentence: She could not explain a devotion that instigated her to an insensate course. |
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A person who deserts one group or cause for another; a traitor
Sentence: The renegade soldiers decided to leave the base and go back home to their families. |
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A seech in which a character's thoughts are given verbal expression
Sentence: Perched alone on a stage, a character engages in a soliloquy so as to unveil their innermost thoughts to the audience. |
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A strong criticism
Sentence: The military was called in to help enforce the curfew stricture ordered by the governor. |
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Triumvirate
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A groupof three, especially one possessing great power or eminence
Sentence: Our company created a triumvirate structure where Ted, Mark and James are all CEOs. |
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To seize and hold power or authority in an illegal or ujust manner
Sentence: Since Lisa could not attend the dance, Marie had plans to usurp the title of homecoming queen. |
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an outer garment, especially one indicating a role, rank, or office
Sentence: Some vestment makers are fighting the slump by branching out into home. |
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A person who is devoted to a cause or organization, especially one of a religious nature
Sentence:One votary was having a violet-ray facial treatment, the next an oil shampoo.
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