Chapter 9
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diatribe
a verbal attack; abusively critical speech or writing
edifice
a structure; building; large of size
infraction
a violation; breaking a law or rule
censure
disapproval; blame; rebuke
accolade
expression of approval; praise
profane
lacking reverence; showing disrespect; irreverent
gravity
seriousness; weighty importance
assuage
to make less severe; relieve; lessen
cacophony
unpleasant noise; discordant sounds
somber
very serious; solemn; sad depressing; melancholy
