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Abjure (v): To reject something formally (The nun refused to abjure her faith even under threat of death.)
Bombast (n): speech or writing that sounds important but is not sincere or meaningful (The bombast of the politician’s speech was criticized by listeners.)
Cogent (adj): clear and easy to accept and believe (The defense lawyer’s cogent argument swayed the jury.)
Diatribe (n): a long angry speech or piece of writing that criticizes someone or something (The mother’s diatribe sounded harsh to the sullen teenager.)
Encomium (n): Glowing and enthusiastic praise (The shy student blossomed under her teacher’s encomium.)