Studied by 39 peopleCamaraderie
Rapport between friends; fellowship
Example of Camaraderie
After the team won the rugby championship, there was an evident feeling of ... amongst its members.
Camaraderie
Noun
Example of Camaraderie
You will not only get to enjoy the company and ... of your fellow bikers, but also take advantage of the substantial group discount.
Haughty
Proud, arrogant, and snobbish
Haughty
Adjective
Example of Haughty
The ... son of the wealthy steel magnate seemed to think that his money made
Example of Haughty
Mr. Sloane didn't enter into the conversation, but lounged back .... in his chair
Hubris
Arrogance resulting from excessive pride; self-confidence
Hubris
Noun
Imbroglio
A difficult situation
Imbroglio
Noun
Example of Imbroglio
His inability to stop insulting the boss led to a distressing ... at the office Christmas party
Example of Imbroglio
The United States became anxious to withdraw its soldiers from the Afghan ... .
Impetuous
Impulsive, rash, & hasty
Impetuous
Adjective
Example of Impetuous
The five-year-old was ... and never thought before she acted
Example of Impetuous
He went, attended by a numerous crowd of people, whose ... zeal so overawed the ministers of Valentinian that he was permitted to retire without making the surrender of the churches.
Malinger
To pretend to be ill or injured to avoid work
Malinger
Verb
Example of Malinger
Scott was ... and missing too many days of work, so he was fired.
Peregrination
Travelling on foot; walking; travelling
Peregrination
Noun
Example of Peregrination
His is a gripping ... and one rich with detail and informed insights.
Example of Peregrination
The nursing home staff encouraged a daily ... by the residents for better health.
Platitude
A remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful.
Platitude
Noun
Platitudes are...
Mass generalisations
Example of Platitude
He spoke of peace with the Belgians in peaceful ...; but secretly, he was planning to invade the nation.
Sanctimonious
Falsely pious or moral
Sanctimonious
Adjective
Example of Sanctimonious
The ... deacon prayed loudly in church in Sunday whilst secretly nursing a hangover from Saturday night.
Example of Sanctimonious
His froglike face grew calmer, and even took on a slightly ... expression.
Scullion
A kitchen servant
Scullion
Noun
Example of Scullion
... had to scrub the floors for hours after preparations for the king's feast dirtied the castle kitchen.
Sectarian
Narrowly confined to a particular group
Sectarian
Adjective
Example of Sectarian
Jack's church is ... but allows outsiders to worship there
Example of Sectarian
The country is plagued by ... movements and groups defined by ethnicity pitted against one another.
Stringent
Strict, rigorous, severe, and restrictive
Stringent
Adjective
Example of Stringent
After he crashed the family car, more ... rules were applied to the teenager's social life.
Example of Stringent
... laws must be passed in order to prevent potential uprisings against the government.
Trite
Hackneyed; lacking interest; ordinary
Trite (Similar to Platitude)
Adjective
Example of Trite
It would be … to dwell on the particulars of her after story.
Venerate
To respect, worship, or revere; esteem
Venerate
Verb
Example of Venerate
I ... the law, and especially our system of law, as one of the vastest products of the human mind.
Example of Venerate
It is this sort of people and not rootless metropolitan babblers who value and indeed ... the quiet life.
Wrenching
Violent, forceful twisting (Emotional)
Wrenching
Adjective
Example of Wrenching
By virtue of his office and his power of veto, he was able to ... a few concessions
Example of Wrenching
I fell toward the giant dumpster that serviced the building and felt a ... as my shoulder hit the ground.
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