Virtuoso

Other word for connoisseur, with a small difference.

1. Exceptional performer: A musician who shows exceptional ability, technique, or artistry.

2. Talented person: Somebody who shows exceptional technique or ability in something.

3. Connoisseur: Somebody who is knowledgeable and cultivated in appreciating the fine arts.
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Respite


1. Brief interval of rest: A brief period of rest and recovery between periods of exertion or after something disagreeable.

2. Delay: A temporary delay.

3. Law reprieve: A temporary stay of execution of a criminal.



The woman was given some days of respite, she didn't have to work for some days after what happened.
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Prim

1. Prudish: Easily shocked by vulgar or obscene language or behavior.

2. Formal and proper: Excessively formal and proper in manner or appearance.

3. Excessively neat and tidy.
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Defamation


To attack somebody or somebody's reputation, character, or good name by making slanderous or libelous statements.

An example of defamation is a false and malicious published statement that damages somebody's reputation.
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Legislature


Body of lawmakers: an official body, usually chosen by election, with the power to make, change, and repeal laws.

She's been chosen in the legislature many times.
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Deceitful


Deliberately misleading: intentionally misleading or fraudulent.

He acted very deceitful, lying about insurances to gain exrta money.
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Terminates

1. To finish, to come to an end, or bring something to an end.

2. To fire somebody: to discontinue somebody's or a group's employment.

3. To murder, kill or assassinate somebody.
1. He terminates a broadcast.
2. He was terminated after 20 years in the job.
3. If you hire her, she'll terminate anyone you like.
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