adjective full of noise, commotion, or disorder; riotous.During this tumultuous period of revolution, many innocent lives were lost. See the full entry
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droll
adjective wryly amusing or humorous.Some people didn’t find his dry wit very amusing, but she found it very droll.It’s a very droll play and has the audience constantly chuckling. See the full…
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gusto
noun vigorous or hearty enjoyment or appreciation.He ate the simple meal with gusto, as if it were a banquet for kings. See the full entry
supremacy
noun supreme power or authority.Members of the ruling party saw the protests as a threat to their supremacy. See the full entry