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When a government is overthrown, the coalition or group that forms and takes control is called a junta. If the military has seized control, as so often happens, then the group is called a military junta.
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a situation or question that is impossible to completely explain or estimate
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The adjective macabre is used to describe things that involve the horror of death or violence. If a story involves lots of blood and gore, you can call it macabre.
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carelessly and hastily put together
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describe something or someone who is lively and brilliant
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a small amount (of money)
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exhortmean "thoroughly encourage," so to exhort is to fill up with encouragement! "When he heard the crowd exhort him with stomping and cheers, he knew that he could finish the marathon."
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a wild, confusing fight or struggle
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a large number of something
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extreme tiredness, either mental or physical
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clear and persuasive; when you make a cogent argument it means your argument is clear and persuasive
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ready to fight or argue; verbally combative
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If something is aboveboard, it's done in a completely honest, straightforward way. When a company's business dealings are aboveboard, they act in an honorable, open manner
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to hold back or limit the flow or growth of something
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Something that's becoming is charming, or looks good. It's a compliment — or a sales tactic — if a salesperson gushes, "That dress is so becoming on you!"
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To desecrate means to treat a sacred place or thing with violent disrespect. The news sometimes reports on vandals who have desecrated tombstones or places of worship.
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in a frenzied or uncontrolled state
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to gradually increase size or intensity; wane is the opposite
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Use beatific to describe something characterized by complete and perfect joy. It’s often used to describe a smile, but it can be used to describe anything in a state of bliss.
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a person who believes in superiority of their group
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the act of restraining power or action
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