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Inveigle (verb) in-vee-guhl/in-vey-guhl Persuade (someone) to do something by means of deception or flattery. To win…

Bumf (noun) bum-f Useless or tedious printed material. This is a late 19th century: abbreviation of…

Resistentialism (noun) ree-zist-en-ch-ul-izm The theory that inanimate objects are hostile to humans; hostility manifested by…

Detente (adj) dai-t-ah-nt The easing of hostility or strained relations, especially between countries. Spelled with…

Donnybrook (noun) don-i-bruk A scene of uproar and disorder; a heated argument. An inordinately wild fight…

Amity (noun) am-it-ee Friendly relations. A mutual understanding and a peaceful relationship, especially between nations; peace;…