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scatology - Obscene language or literature, especially that dealing pruriently or humorously with excrement and excretory functions. Synonyms: vulgarism, obscenity Usage: She hated to encounter scatology in her reading, believing it to be the lowest form of humor. thurible - A censer used in certain ecclesiastical ceremonies or liturgies. Synonyms: censer Usage: As the priest swung the thurible, incense poured out the holes in its lid. polyglot - A person having a speaking, reading, or writing knowledge of several languages. Synonyms: linguist Usage: He was a polyglot who spoke nine languages fluently. alacrity - Cheerful willingness; eagerness. Synonyms: briskness Usage: Strickland was glad to show me her children, and she accepted my invitation with alacrity. churl - A rude, boorish person. Synonyms: boor, barbarian, peasant Usage: He is a drunken, brawling, perilous churl, as you may find to your cost.
Posted on: Tue, 23 Jul 2013 16:45:50 +0000

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