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synecdoche
[si-nek-duh-kee]
a figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part, the special for the general or the general for the special, as in Texas won by six runs (meaning “Texas's baseball team”)

hebetude
[heb-i-tood]
the state of being dull; lethargy

descant
[des-kant ]
to comment or discourse at great length

deprecate
[dep-ri-keyt]
to express earnest disapproval of

rhadamanthine
[rad-uh-man-theen]
portraying strict and inflexible judgment

feckless
[fek-lis]
lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible

avuncular
[uh-vuhng-kyuh-ler]
acting like an uncle, as in being kind, patient, generous, etc., especially to younger people

propitious
[pruh-pish-uhs]
presenting favorable conditions; favorable

hector
[hek-ter]
to treat with insolence; bully; torment

antic
[an-tik]
a playful trick or prank; caper

vituperate
[vahy-too-puh-reyt]
to use or address with harsh or abusive language; revile

hogwash
[hawg-wosh]
refuse given to hogs; swill

impute
[im-pyoot]
to attribute or ascribe

cravat
[kruh-vat]
a short, wide strip of fabric worn by men around the neck and tucked inside an open-necked shirt

chasm
[kaz-uhm]
a yawning fissure or deep cleft in the earth's surface; gorge

salubrious
[suh-loo-bree-uhs]
favorable to or promoting health; healthful