orthodoxy
[noun]
a commonly held belief or attitude that conforms to traditional norms and expectations
grandiloquence
[noun]
a way of speaking or writing that uses more complicated words than necessary and tries to sound smart
grandiose
[Adjective]
overly impressive in size or appearance, often to the point of being excessive or showy in a negative way
to alter
[Verb]
to cause something to change
Ex: The altered the design after receiving feedback from the client .
alteration
[noun]
a change that signifies a transition from one state or phase to another
Ex: the ecosystemalteration due to pollution has become a concern for scientists .
to altercate
[Verb]
to have a serious and heated argument with someone, often involving raised voices
Ex: The politicians continued altercate during the debate , exchanging sharp words on policy issues .
to alternate
[Verb]
to take turns doing something
Ex: The alternated turns on the swing to ensure everyone had a chance to play .
alternative
[Adjective]
available as an option for something else
Ex: alternative method saved them a lot of time .
indigestion
[noun]
inability to digest food that leads to recurrent pain or discomfort in one's upper abdomen
Ex: To alleviate indigestion, Lisa started drinking a herbal tea after meals .
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