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noun a sudden odd or capricious desire, impulse, notion, or change of mind; whimsy; caprice.On a whim, I decided to look up some of my old friends from high school.The parents spoiled…

adjective aggressive or combative in attitude or actions, especially in defense of a cause.Many people feared violence as the anti-government protesters were becoming more militant. See the full entry

noun respect for and submission to the desires, opinions, or judgments of another.The hotel provided slippers and a cotton robe, along with the usual basket of fruit, in deference to the visiting…

noun a noisy fight or argument.A brawl broke out between the police and the demonstrators, and many people were injured. See the full entry