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4800331750AllegoryA literary work in which characters, objects, or actions represent abstractions0
4800336246AlliterationIt is a stylistic device in which a number of words, having the same first consonant sound, occur close together in a series.1
4800338510ParallelismThe grammatical or rhetorical framing of words, phrases, sentences, or paragraphs to give structural similarity.2
4800344914SynecdocheA figure of speech in which a part of something is used to represent the whole or, occasionally, the whole is used to represent a part.3
4800547544AbhorrentCausing repugnance; detestable; loathsome. Utterly opposed, or contrary, or in conflict.4
4800550028AcrimonySharpness, harshness, or bitterness of nature, speech, disposition5
4800553156AudiophileA person who is enthusiastic about high-fidelity sound reproduction6
4800555468BenevolentCharacterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings: a benevolent attitude7
4800558006CausticCapable of burning, corroding, or destroying living tissue; severely critical or sarcastic: a caustic remark. biting, mordant, bitter, scathing.8
4800563822DespondentFeeling or showing profound hopelessness, dejection, discouragement, or gloom: despondent about failing health; disheartened, downhearted, melancholy, blue9
4800565871EbullientOverflowing with fervor, enthusiasm, or excitement; high-spirited10
4800568766PoignantFull of play or fun; sportive; frolicsome; keen or strong in mental appeal: a subject of poignant interest; affecting or moving the emotions11
4800574042ReverentFeeling, exhibiting, or characterized by reverence; deeply respectful: feeling or showing profound respect or veneration12
4800576657SomberGloomily dark; shadowy; dimly lighted; gloomy, depressing, or dismal; extremely serious; grave; lugubrious, mournful, doleful, melancholy.13
4800578592TumultuousLoud, excited, and emotional; involving a lot of violence, confusion, or disorder.14

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