Chapter 9 Ten Words in Context
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Diatribe
A bitter; abusively critical speech or piece of writing; denunciation
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
Gravity
Severity; weighty importance
Profane
Showing disrespect or contempt for sacred things; irreverent
Somber
Solemn; sad and depressing; melancholy
To assuage
To relieve; lessen
