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Usage

• malfeasance

  Malfeasance is an unlawful act, especially one committed by a trusted public official.

• appurtenance

  An appurtenance is a supporting feature, form of equipment, or item associated with a particular activity.

• protuberance

  A protuberance is an outgrowth, lump, or swelling of some kind.

• exuberance

  If you show exuberance, you display great excitement, energy, and enthusiasm.

• semblance

  A semblance is an outward appearance of what is wanted or expected but is not exactly as hoped for.

• dissonance

  Dissonance is an unpleasant situation of opposition in which ideas or actions are not in agreement or harmony; dissonance also refers to a harsh combination of sounds.

• recognizance

  A recognizance is a promise or formal bond made to a court that someone will attend all court hearings and will not engage in further illegal activity.

• provenance

  The provenance of something is its birthplace or the place from which it originally came.

• nuance

  A nuance is a small difference in something that may be difficult to notice but is fairly important.

• obeisance

  Obeisance is respect and obedience shown to someone or something, expressed by bowing or some other humble gesture.

• preponderance

  A preponderance of things of a particular type in a group means that there are more of that type than of any other.

• repugnance

  Repugnance is a strong feeling of dislike for something or someone you find horrible and offensive.

• abeyance

  If something is in abeyance, it has been put on hold and is not proceeding or being used at the present time.

• parlance

  You are applying parlance when you use words or expressions that are used by a particular group of people who have a unique way of speaking; for example, "descendants" is often used in place of "children" in legal parlance.

• insouciance

  Insouciance is a lack of concern or worry for something that should be shown more careful attention or consideration.

• countenance

  If someone will countenance something, they will approve, tolerate, or support it.

• penance

  Penance is an act of some kind to right a wrong, usually via some form of self-punishment.

• sustenance

  Sustenance is that which supports life; it usually refers to food or nourishment of some kind or to one's livelihood.

• temperance

  If you show temperance, you act with self-restraint and so don't do things in excess; you also stay away from drinking alcohol.

• acquaintance

  An acquaintance is someone that you know, but not well enough to be considered a friend.

• entrance

  The entrance to a building is where you go into the building.