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5677182144prefaceto introduce or begin (a speech, remark, or event, etc.) by saying or doing something: "It is important to preface this debate with a general comment."0
5677182145disenfranchisedeprived of power; marginalized: "Undocumented immigrants are the among the most disenfranchised."1
5677184769vicissitudea fluctuation of state or condition: "The vicissitudes of daily life."2
5677184770sanctimonioushypocritically pious or devout: "What happened to all the sanctimonious talk about putting his family first?"3
5677184771proprietyconformity to what is socially acceptable in conduct or speech; proper: "When attending a wedding, there are certain proprieties that must be observed."4
5677187641scrutinizeexamine or inspect closely and thoroughly: "The lawyer scrutinized the fine print."5
5677187642etymologythe origin of a word and the historical development of its meaning; the study of the origin of words: "I enjoying looking up the etymology of words."6
5677187643cohorta group of people banded together or treated as a group: "Juniors and seniors are different cohorts."7
5677229499arbitera person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a matter: "The referee acts as the final arbiter in the game."8
5677249620mollifyto soothe or appease the anger or anxiety of someone: "Nature reserves were set up around the power stations to mollify local conservationists."9

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