Monthly Archives: February 2005

pogrom

an organized, often officially encouraged massacre or persecution of a minority group, especially one conducted against Jews

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meme

a unit of cultural information, such as a cultural practice or idea, that is transmitted verbally or by repeated action from one mind to another

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cudgel

noun: a short heavy stick; a club
verb: to beat or strike with or as if with a cudgel

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bludgeon

noun: short heavy club, usually of wood, that is thicker or loaded at one end
verb: to hit with or as if with a heavy club

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dudgeon

sullen, angry, or indignant state, often used in the phrase in high dudgeon

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approbation

1. an expression of warm approval; praise 2. official approval

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hubris

overbearing pride or presumption; arrogance

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dearth

a scarce supply; a lack

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prate

to talk idly and at length; chatter

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lugubrious

mournful, dismal, or gloomy, especially to an exaggerated or ludicrous degree

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