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rebuff
Verb
Meaning:
To reject or criticize sharply; snub; reject in an abrupt or ungracious manner
Usage:
The first attempt to storm the parliament was rebuffed by a volley of police tear gas
In fact, in a speech spanning an entire four sentences, she dedicated half of it to rebuffing the cynics
solicitude
Noun
Meaning:
The state of being concerned and anxious; attentive care and protectiveness; care or concern for someone or something
Usage:
He expressed solicitude for his health
There was a growing solicitude over the possible results of the criminal investigation
He would look after his friends with rather touching solicitude
mephitic
Adjective
Meaning:
Foul-smelling; fetid; malodorous; pungent, putrid, noxious
Usage:
The mephitic vapours lingered above our heads
perfunctory
Adjective
Meaning:
Characterized by routine or superficiality; mechanical; lacking in interest or enthusiasm; carried out without interest, feeling or effort
Usage:
He displayed a perfunctory smile
Anyone with even the most perfunctory interest in classical music will have their own favourite Mozart piece
chiromancy
Meaning:
Chiromancy or palmistry; the art of reading palms to tell someone’s future
Usage:
If you are in doubt about your future business venture then let chiromancy be your guide
Sooth-saying, chiromancy and similar magic, explained the Courier were murky regions of superstition
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