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Abjure:
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Verb: To renounce an oath.
Example: Giles Corey abjured his faith in Puritanism as his fellow Puritans piled stones upon him |
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Credulity:
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Noun: A tendency to be too ready to believe something is true (often without facts).
Example:Sam's credulity was astounding; he always clicked on the pop-up ads. |
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Ineffable:
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Adjective: Too great or extreme to be expressed in words.
Example: Mrs. Wiggs possesses an ineffable love of Shakespeare. |
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Munificence:
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Noun: Generosity.
Example: Mr. Sneed's munificence was boundless--he let me re-do my homework for a 100! |
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Pernicious:
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Adjective: Having a harmful effect (often in a subtle or gradual way).
Example: Jimmy spread a pernicious rumor about John; it slowly ate away at his reputation. |
