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Betrothed
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Engaged to be married.
A person to whom one is engaged to be married. |
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An act or statement that shows disrespect or irreverence toward something considered sacred.
Michele did not observe the holy days and was thus accused of blasphemy. |
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A rhythm marked by a regular beat.
The crowd thrilled to the cadence of marching feet as the parade passed by. |
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A rule or principle that provides the norm for judgment.
Those who would not conform to the canons of polite society became social outcasts. |
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Denouement
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The outcome of a series of events.
The sudden collapse of he Soviet Union provided an unexpected denouement to the Cold War. |
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A statement or command having the force of law.
The czar's edict banning public demonstrations was ignored by the Russian people. |
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To inspire with love; to captivate.
The director was especially enamored of a fine bronze statue by Cellini.
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Insensate
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Lacking sensation or awareness.
The artist captures the insensate fury of a storm at sea. |
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A person who rejects lawful behavior.
Winsto Churchill was regarded as a renegade for deserting the Conservative party to join the Liberals. |
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A speech in which a character's thoughts are given verbal expression.
Hamlet's most famous soliloquy begins,"To be or not to be." |
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A strong criticism.
The treaty removes many of the strictures hampering free trade between the two countries. |
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Triumvirate
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A group of three, especially one possessing great power or eminence.
After displacing the other two members of hte triumvirate, the general ruled the country as a dictator. |
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To seize and hold power or authority in an illegal or unjust manner.
When the wealthy landowners tried to usurp power from the queen, she outmaneuvered them.
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An outer garment, especially one indicating a role, rank, or office.
The exquisite vestments worn by an eighteenth-century empress are on display in he museum. |
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A person who is devoted to a cause or organization, especially one of a religious nature.
The votaries of Demeter gathered at Eleusis for special ceremonies honoring the goddess. |
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