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repercussion
Noun
meaning
- an effect or result, often indirect or remote, of some event or action:
- the state of being driven back by a resisting body.
- a rebounding or recoil of something after impact.
Cynosure
Noun
Meaning
- something that strongly attracts attention by its brilliance, interest, etc.
- something serving for guidance or direction.
Fluke
Noun
Meaning
- the part of an anchor that catches in the ground, especially the flat triangular piece at the end of each arm.
- a barb, or the barbed head, of a harpoon, spear, arrow, or the like.
- either half of the triangular tail of a whale.
Sham
Adjective
Meaning
- pretended; counterfeit; feigned:
- designed, made, or used as a sham.
Dunce
Noun
Meaning
- a dull-witted, stupid, or ignorant person; dolt.
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