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Word: duress

Definition: forcible restraint, especially unlawfully; coercion by threat; illegal coercion; Ex. a promise made under duress


More Vocab Words

::: franchise - right or privilege granted by authority; right to vote; license to sell a product in a particular territory
::: cremate - incinerate (a corpse); N. crematory, crematorium
::: masquerade - wear a mask or disguise; pretend; N: costume party or ball at which masks are worn; pretense; disguise
::: roseate - rosy; optimistic; Ex. roseate views
::: dismantle - take apart; disassemble
::: tycoon - wealthy and powerful businessperson; wealthy leader; magnate; Ex. business tycoon
::: killjoy - grouch; spoilsport; one who intentionally spoils the pleasure of others
::: apropos - with reference to; regarding; Ex. remarks apropos (of) the present situation; ADJ. ADV.
::: skimp - provide or use scantily; live very economically; Ex. skimp on necessities; ADJ. skimpy: inadequate in amount; scanty; stingy; niggardly
::: dappled - spotted