Wiktionary:Word of the day/Archive/2012/June

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colloquy n

A conversation or dialogue. (law) A discussion during a trial in which a judge ensures that the defendant understands what is taking place in the trial and what their rights are

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ifs, ands, or buts n

(idiomatic) Modifications, limitations, or addenda; qualifications of any kind; speculations about whether a particular idea or enterprise is good

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chiaroscuro n

An artistic technique developed during the Renaissance, referring to the use of exaggerated light contrasts in order to create the illusion of volume

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demagogue n

(pejorative) An orator or leader who gains favor by pandering to or exciting the passions and prejudices of the audience

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angst n

A feeling of acute but vague anxiety or apprehension often accompanied by depression, especially philosophical anxiety. More commonly, painful sadness or emotional turmoil, as teen angst

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röck döts n plural

(informal, humorous) Heavy metal umlauts; umlauts over letters in the name of a heavy metal band (as in "Motörhead", "Queensrÿche" and "Mötley Crüe"), added gratuitously for mere stylistic effect

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