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vaporize(v.) turn into vapor (steam, gas, fog,
vaporize(v.) turn into vapor (steam, gas, fog, etc.). Usage: Zap! went Super Marios atomic ray gun as he vaporized another deadly foe. Synonyms: Ver...

epithet(n.) word or phrase characteristically used to describe a
epithet(n.) word or phrase characteristically used to describe a person or thing. Usage: So many kings of France were named Charles that modern stude...

pretext(n.) excuse. Usage: She looked for a good pretext to get
pretext(n.) excuse. Usage: She looked for a good pretext to get out of paying a visit to her aunt. Synonyms: Noun: - stalking-horse - guise, pretens...

prate(v.) speak foolishly; boast idly. Usage: Let us not prate
prate(v.) speak foolishly; boast idly. Usage: Let us not prate about our qualities; rather, let our virtues speak for themselves. Synonyms: Noun: - ...

artifice(n.) deception; trickery. Usage: The Trojan War
artifice(n.) deception; trickery. Usage: The Trojan War proved to the Greeks that cunning and artifice were often more effective than military might....

appellation(n.) name; title. Usage: Macbeth was startled when the
appellation(n.) name; title. Usage: Macbeth was startled when the witches greeted him with an incorrect appellation. Why did they call him Thane of C...

pharisaical(adj.) pertaining to the Pharisees, who paid scrupulous
pharisaical(adj.) pertaining to the Pharisees, who paid scrupulous attention to tradition; self-righteous; hypocritical. Usage: Walter Lippmann has p...