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longanimity 

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A propensity to patiently tolerate something unpleasant.
It took longanimity to overcome his insomnia.
longanimity by LiteraryGeek December 15, 2008
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billingsgate 

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A vulgar and abusive language intended to condemn a person or action.
He was condemned for using prison billingsgate at the company meeting.
billingsgate by LiteraryGeek December 15, 2008
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