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::: rostrum - raised platform for speech-making; pulpit
::: infiltrate - pass into or through; penetrate or enter (an organization) sneakily; Ex. infiltrate the troops into enemy territory; CF. infiltrator
::: broil - cook by direct heat; N.
::: demur - object (because of doubts, scruples); raise an objection (showing qualms); hesitate; Ex. demur at the idea of working on Sunday
::: sully - defile; soil; tarnish; Ex. sully one's hands in menial labor
::: assumption - something taken for granted; the taking over or taking possession of; Ex. her assumption of power; V. assume
::: accoutre - equip; N. accoutrement
::: avantgarde - group of artists whose work is based on the newest ideas and methods; CF. vanguard
::: resentment - indignation; bitterness; displeasure; V. resent: feel anger about
::: obsequy - funeral ceremony