disaffection noun definition: an absence or loss of good will, faith, or loyalty, especially toward a government, principle, or the like.example: The ship’s captain was on the alert for any signs of…

jocose adjective definition 1:  inclined to joke; jovial; merry.example:  The jocose old gentleman had everyone at the table chuckling. definition 2:  funny; humorous.example:  She began her speech with a few jocose remarks. Collocations:…

panegyric noun definition 1:  a speech or piece of writing made in formal, elaborate praise of a person or thing.example: Does she deserve this panegyric for doing something any good citizen would…

armistice noun definition: an agreement by warring parties to suspend hostilities; truce.example:  The people were jubilant when they learned of the armistice that brought an end to the war.. “By July 23…