battery
[noun]
the intentional and unlawful physical contact or harm inflicted on another person
Ex: Law enforcement  officers  intervened  to  prevent  the  escalation  of  a  domestic  dispute  that  had  the  potential  for battery.
temerity
[noun]
the quality of being foolishly or rudely bold
Ex: She  could n’t  believe  the temerity required  to  make  such  bold  claims  in  the  report .
plutocracy
[noun]
a form of government or society in which power is held and influenced primarily by the wealthy or a small privileged class
Ex: The  government 's  tax policies  have  been  criticized  for  perpetuating  a plutocracy,  as  they  seem  to  favor  the  wealthiest  individuals  and  corporations .
sorcery
[noun]
the use of magic to call on evil spirits to make unnatural things happen or have insight into future events
aviary
[noun]
a large cage or building where birds are kept
Ex: He spent hours in the aviary sketching different bird species.
velocity
[noun]
the speed at which something moves in a specific direction
Ex: High-velocity winds caused damage to buildings and trees during the storm.
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