chapter 9 vocabulary , english .
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diatribe .
a biter , abusively critical speech or piece of writing .
infraction .
a breaking of a law or rule .
edifice .
a building , especially of large , imposing size .
censure .
blame ; a rebuke .
cacophony .
harsh , discordant sounds .
accolade .
praise .
somber .
sad and depressing .
gravity .
severity ; weighty importance .
profane .
showing disrespect .
assuage .
to relieve ; lessen .