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Archaic |
Adjective; old fashioned, or belonging to ancient times (-connotation) |
The archaic law of stoning should be abolished. |
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Decorum |
Noun; behaviour in keeping with good taste and propriety. |
It is decorum to put a jacket over a puddle for a woman. |
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Genteel |
Adjective; affectedly polite and refined. |
A genteel person is one who uses decorum, often to make an impression. |
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Demure |
Adjective; reserved, modest and shy |
A demure woman demonstrates her decorum by obeying her husband. |
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Pious |
Adjective; devoutly religious |
A pious person prays often. |
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Anarchy |
Noun; a state of disorder due to absence of or non-recognition of authority. |
Prime minister Pierre Trudeau stopped the anarchy in Quebec. |
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Pendant |
Noun; a person excessively concerned with minor details or with displaying knowledge. |
As her date droned on about the slight dust lining the tops of the library shelves, she realized he was a pedant. |
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Fraternize |
Verb; to associate or form a (not good) friendship, especially when one is not supposed to. |
The Capulets and Montagues were not supposed to fraternize. |
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Retroactive |
Adjective; taking effect from a date in the past. |
You can obtain your retroactive pay for something done in the past. |
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Sedate |
Adjective; calm, dignified, unhurried (+ connotation) |
The sedate librarian became enraged by students eating in the library. |
