antanaclasis
- noun: the repetition of a word within a phrase or sentence in which the second occurrence utilizes a different and sometimes contrary meaning from the first.
cosmopolitan
- adjective: containing or having experience of people and things from many different parts of the world.
- adjective: (of a plant or animal) found all over the world.
- noun: someone who has experience of many different parts of the world ; a plant or animal found all over the world.
derelict
- adjective: in a very poor condition as a result of disuse and neglect.
- adjective: failing to do what you should do, especially in your job ; shamefully negligent.
- noun: a person without a home, job, or property.
- noun: a ship or other piece of property abandoned by the owner and in poor condition.
guerrilla
- noun: a member of a small independent group taking part in irregular fighting, typically against larger regular forces.
- adjective: referring to actions or activities performed in an impromptu way, often without authorisation ; using unusual methods to create or get attention for your ideas.
like chalk and cheese
- phrase: completely different from each other. (british)
obit
- noun: an obituary. (informal)
obituary
- noun: a notice of a death, especially in a newspaper, typically including a brief biography of the deceased person.
salacious
- adjective: having or conveying undue or inappropriate interest in sexual matters ; causing or showing a strong interest in sexual matters.
sordid
- adjective: morally ugly, so that being involved makes you feel dirty ; involving dishonourable actions and motives.
- adjective: dirty and unpleasant.
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