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.

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.

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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