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Decarmation

a border or line that separates two things, such as types of work, groups of people or areas of land


It was hard to draw clear lines of demarcation between work and leisure.


social demarcations

n

Irony

the amusing or strange aspect of a situation that is very different from what you expect; a situation like this


The irony is that when he finally got the job, he discovered he didn't like it

n

Antidote

anything that takes away the effects of something unpleasant


A Mediterranean cruise was the perfect antidote to a long cold winter

n

Contentment

a feeling of happiness or satisfaction


He has found contentment at last.


a sigh of contentment

Run up against

to experience a difficulty


The government is running up against considerable opposition to its tax reforms.

Christopher Reeve

1952-2004

I realized that the only way to go through life is to look at your assets.

1952-2004

Intermittent

stopping and starting often over a period of time, but not regularly


synonym sporadic


intermittent bursts of applause


intermittent showers

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Pang

a sudden strong feeling of physical or emotional pain


hunger pangs


pangs of hunger


a sudden pang of jealousy


She looked at Susan and saw with a pang how tired and frail she seemed.

Upheaval

a big change that causes a lot of confusion, worry and problems synonym disruption


the latest upheavals in the education system


I can't face the upheaval of moving house again.


a period of emotional upheaval

Wane

to become gradually weaker or less important synonym decrease, fade


Her enthusiasm for the whole idea was waning rapidly.


Their popularity waned during that period.


Her popularity was waning somewhat.

Drench

to make somebody/something completely wet


synonym soak


We were caught in the storm and got drenched to the skin.


His face was drenched with sweat.


(figurative) She drenched herself in perfume.