Published May 11, 2021
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dread·ed /ˈdredəd, ˈdredɪd/ (also dread literary) adjective
[only before noun] making you feel afraid or anxious - often used humorously
vil·lain·ous /ˈvɪlənəs/ adjective
literary evil or criminal
pit·tance /ˈpɪtəns/ noun [singular]
a very small amount of money, especially wages, that is less than someone needs or deserves OPP fortune
ac·ro·bat /ˈækrəbæt/ noun [countable]
someone who entertains people by doing difficult physical actions such as walking on their hands or balancing on a high rope, especially at a CIRCUS
troupe /truːp/ noun [countable]
a group of singers, actors, dancers etc who work together.