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tautology
[taw-tol-uh-jee]
needless repetition of an idea, especially in words other than those of the immediate context, without imparting additional force or clearness, as in "widow woman"

peristyle
[per-uh-stahyl]
a colonnade surrounding a building or an open space

eucatastrophe
[yoo-kuh-ta-struh-fee]
a sudden and favorable resolution of events in a story; a happy ending

prosaic
[proh-zey-ik]
commonplace or dull; matter-of-fact or unimaginative

prothalamion
[proh-thuh-ley-mee-on]
a song or poem celebrating an upcoming wedding

adamantine
[ad-uh-man-teen]
utterly unyielding or firm in attitude or opinion

virulence
[vir-yuh-luhns]
venomous hostility or intense temper

pule
[pyool]
to cry in a thin voice; whine; whimper

misgiving
[mis-giv-ing]
a feeling of doubt, distrust, or apprehension

munificent
[myoo-nif-uh-suhnt]
characterized by great generosity

gelid
[jel-id]
very cold; icy

ubuntu
[oo-boon-too]
humanity or fellow feeling; kindness

connive
[kuh-nahyv]
to cooperate secretly; conspire (often followed by with)

imperious
[im-peer-ee-uhs]
domineering in a haughty manner; dictatorial; overbearing

nonsensical
[non-sen-si-kuhl]
having little or no meaning; making little or no sense

riposte
[ri-pohst]
a quick, clever reply to an insult or criticism