tem pə rə mənt noun 1. the manner of thinking, feeling, and acting that is characteristic of a particular person or animal. Her father had a calm temperament, unlike her high-strung mother.
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enunciate
ih nuhn si eIt intransitive verb to pronounce words, esp. in a clear and distinct voice. If she does not learn to enunciate, she will never become an actor.
jackboot
jaek but noun 1. a sturdy leather boot extending above the knee, used by the military, police, and the like. 2. bullying brutality, esp. by a government or the military. Their tactics…
secular
sek yə lər adjective 1. of or concerning the world and material concerns as opposed to religious or spiritual concerns; temporal. He gave up the priesthood and returned to secular life. 2….
demagogue
de mə gag noun a leader, esp. a speaker or politician, who attempts to persuade and to gain a following by appealing to the emotions and prejudices of the public, rather than…