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…
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WOTD: jocose
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:…
WOTD: panegyric
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…
WOTD: armistice
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…
shyster
shaI st@r noun a person, usu. a lawyer, who uses underhanded, unethical methods. That shyster accepted her payment for his services but did almost nothing for her.