ihk stri mihst noun 1. a person who takes a radical stand and encourages radical action or thinking, esp. in politics. The extremists wish to destroy the republic and bring about a…
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extreme
ihk strim 1. at the most distant point or outer limit of. Her office was at the extreme end of the hall. These stars are at the extreme edge of our galaxy….
dissident
dI s@ dihnt adjective disagreeing with, dissenting from, or opposing (the opinions or doctrines of others or the authority of some group or institution). Dissident writers, whose books had been banned by…
motif
noun mo tif 1. a distinct formal unit such as a design, theme, or musical phrase that may repeat in, dominate, characterize, or be a prominent feature of an aesthetic or decorative…
ambiance (or) ambience
aem bi əns noun 1. the distinctive character or mood of an environment; atmosphere. The restaurant creates a relaxing ambiance with its soft lighting. 2. environment; surroundings. She’d been fearful of going…