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intransigent

Posted on October 18, 2013October 15, 2013 by admin

ihn tran sih jənt [or]  ihn tran zih jənt adjective refusing to alter an idea or a position in response to others’ wishes; uncompromising. example: Despite all appeals, the opposition party was…

asseverate

Posted on October 17, 2013October 16, 2013 by admin

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…

brouhaha

Posted on October 16, 2013October 14, 2013 by admin

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

Posted on October 15, 2013October 15, 2013 by admin

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

Posted on October 14, 2013October 14, 2013 by admin

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…

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