ə se və reIt transitive verb to declare with solemnity and earnestness; affirm. example: Despite this damning evidence, he asseverated his innocence. example: She asseverated that she would keep her promise to…
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brouhaha
bru ha ha noun definition 1: spirited noise, discussion, or confusion among many people; commotion; hubbub. example: A brouhaha ensued after the winner was announced.
furlough
fuhr lo noun 1. a leave of absence or vacation for an enlisted person in the military. example: They were going to get married during her next furlough. 2. a temporary dismissal…
travesty
trae vih sti noun 1. an exaggerated or grotesque imitation or parody, as of a literary work or serious subject, made to ridicule the original. example: His symphonies are a hilarious travesty of…
cordial
kor jəl adjective 1. warm and gracious; courteous. example: The two candidates gave each other a cordial greeting before the debate began. 2. invigorating, especially for the heart. noun 1. a sweet,…