1.
Inclement, adjective: (of weather) unpleasant,
stormy
After a week of inclement weather, we
finally are able to go outside and enjoy the sun.
Inclement, adjective: used of persons or
behavior; showing no mercy
Marcus, though a fair man, was inclement to
Christians during his reign, persecuting them violently.
2.
Raft, noun: a large number of something
Despite a raft of city ordinances passed by
an overzealous council, noise pollution continued unabated in the megalopolis.
3.
Fleece, verb: to deceive
Many people have been fleeced by internet
scams and never received their money back.
4.
Powwow, noun: an informal meeting or discussion
Before the team takes the field, the coach
always calls for a powwow so that he can make sure all the players are mentally
in the right place.
5.
Amok, adverb: in a frenzied or uncontrolled
state
Wherever the bowl haircut teen-idol went, his
legions of screaming fans ran through the streets amok, hoping for a glance at
his boyish face.
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