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Peremptory

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Peremptory [ puh’-REMP-tuh’-ree, PER-uh’ mp-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ] [ adjective ] MEANING : 1. insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a brusquely imperious way. 2. (law) one that cannot be questioned, changed or denied 3. assertive in behaviour 4. urgent or commanding in nature USAGE EXAMPLE 1 : Just do it!’ came the peremptory reply from the commander.
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Pedagogue

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Pedagogue [ PED-uh’-gog, -gawg ] [ noun ] MEANING : a strict or formal educator or teacher USAGE EXAMPLE 1 : He was a brilliant pedagogue and his classes were always packed to capacity.

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Minatory

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minatory [ MIN-uh’-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ]
[ adjective ]
MEANING :
threatening, alarming or ominous
USAGE EXAMPLE 1 :
The minatory way in which the young men approached the elderly man signalled their intentions.

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Inadvertent

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Inadvertent [ in-uh’ d-VUR-tnt ]
[ adjective ]
MEANING :
heedless, careless or not intentional
USAGE EXAMPLE 1 :
His inadvertent remarks during the meeting earned him a censure from his boss.

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Fickle

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Fickle [ FIK-uh' l ] [ adjective ] MEANING : inconstant, changeable or lacking steadfastness USAGE EXAMPLE 1 : The fashion industry is very fickle and sometimes the things you hate the most end up inspiring you.
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Coterie

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Coterie [ KOH-tuh'-ree ] [ noun ] MEANING : a faction or group of people with a similar interest or purpose; a clique USAGE EXAMPLE 1 : The coterie of astronomers, physicists and engineers feel that the day of mass space tourism is not far away.

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Charlatan

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Charlatan [ SHAHR-luh'-tn ] [ noun ] MEANING : A person who pretends to possess more knowledge or skill than he or she possesses USAGE EXAMPLE 1 : The field of astrology is filled with charlatans.
Whoever promises a quick and easy solution is either a fool, a charlatan or a demagogue.


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