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sanction

Posted on May 23, 2014May 22, 2014 by admin

saengk shən noun 1: an official or authoritative approval, as of an action, behavior, or the like; permission. Under pressure from citizen groups, the city council refused to give sanction to the…

factious

Posted on May 22, 2014May 22, 2014 by admin

faek shəs adjective 1: inclined toward or promoting faction; divisive or dissentious. A factious temper, when united with reputed sanctity, is the most dangerous character that can exist in a Christian society. (John…

refulgent

Posted on May 21, 2014May 19, 2014 by admin

rih fuhl jənt adjective shining brilliantly; radiant. He stepped outside and was dazzled by the refulgent August morning.

unctuous

Posted on May 20, 2014May 19, 2014 by admin

uhngk chu əs adjective 1: excessively or falsely earnest or amiable. The unctuous bank manager was all smiles and compliments, but it was clear that he would be of little help in…

dissuade

Posted on May 19, 2014May 19, 2014 by admin

transitive verb to persuade against doing something (often fol. by from). Mother dissuaded us from going outdoors in such foul weather.        

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