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Conceit
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A fanciful expression in writing or speech; an elaborate metaphor
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The wind whistled
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Extract
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A summary of a book, article or formal speech
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An abstract of his inaugural address
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Nostalgia
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A sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past and wanting to relive it, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations
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I was overcome with acute nostalgia of my days in college
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Consequence
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Importance or relevance
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The past is of no consequence
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Euphony
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The quality of being pleasing to the ear, especially through a harmonious combination of words
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The tendency to make phonetic change for ease of pronunciation
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