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An unfounded rumour or story.
Canard
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Belief in or acceptance of something as true; The likelihood of something being true; plausibility.
Credence

3

Evaluate (a theory or practice) in a detailed and analytical way.
Critique
4

Exaggerated or aggressive patriotism; Excessive or prejudiced support for one's own cause, group, or sex.
Chauvinism
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A corpse. late Middle English: from Latin, from cadere ‘to fall’.
Cadaver
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Impressive delicacy and skill.
Finesse
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A series of shots fired or missiles thrown all at the same time or in quick succession.
Fusillade
8

Confine or restrict (someone); Restrain with chains or manacles, typically around the ankles.
Fetter
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The ability to predict what will happen or be needed in the future; The front sight of a gun.
Foresight
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The process of flowing or continuous change from one condition to another
Flux
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A person or organization that is immature, inexperienced, or underdeveloped; A young bird that has just developed wing feathers that are large enough for flight.
Fledgling
12
An ugly, twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement.
Grimace
13
Lecture (someone) at length in an aggressive and critical manner
Harangue

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The state of being well-known for some bad quality or deed; An evil or wicked act.
Infamy
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A substance that causes slight inflammation or other discomfort to the body; A thing that is continually annoying or distracting.
Irritant
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Impossible to avoid or prevent
Inevitability
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A person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject.
Layperson

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A recurrent theme throughout a musical or literary composition, associated with a particular person, idea, or situation.
Leitmotif
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A short, confused fight or struggle at close quarters; An act or sound of moving in a hurried, confused, or shuffling manner.
Scuffle
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Composure or coolness shown in danger or under trying circumstances
Sangfroid
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A temporary stay.
Sojourn
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A drug that induces drowsiness or sleep.
Soporific
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A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.
Stereotype
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A feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen.
Trepidation
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A state of confusion or disorder; A loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people.
Tumult
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A long, angry speech of criticism or accusation.
Tirade

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A person's ruin or downfall; An act that makes a previous act of no effect; an act of loosening
Undoing
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Underline for stress or emphasis
Underscore
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A person with original ideas about what the future will or could be like;
(of a scheme or idea) Not practical.
Visionary
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A large number of items in no order; a confused mass; Move in a turbulent fashion.
Welter
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