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Apophasis :: Apophasis (n.) A figure by which a speaker formally declines to take notice of a favorable point, but in such a manner as to produce the effect desired. [For example, see Mark Antony's oration. Shak., Julius Caesar, iii. 2.].

Luncheon :: Luncheon (n.) A portion of food taken at any time except at a regular meal; an informal or light repast, as between breakfast and dinner..

Prudish :: Prudish (a.) Like a prude; very formal, precise, or reserved; affectedly severe in virtue; as, a prudish woman; prudish manners..

Panegyric :: Panegyric (a.) An oration or eulogy in praise of some person or achievement; a formal or elaborate encomium; a laudatory discourse; laudation. See Synonym of Eulogy.

Resolver :: Resolver (n.) One who resolves, or formal a firm purpose..

Subscription :: Subscription (n.) The acceptance of articles, or other tests tending to promote uniformity; esp. (Ch. of Eng.), formal assent to the Thirty-nine Articles and the Book of Common Prayer, required before ordination..

Dissertation :: Dissertation (n.) A formal or elaborate argumentative discourse, oral or written; a disquisition; an essay; a discussion; as, Dissertations on the Prophecies..

Reformalize :: Reformalize (v. i.) To affect reformation; to pretend to correctness.

Rite :: Rite (n.) The act of performing divine or solemn service, as established by law, precept, or custom; a formal act of religion or other solemn duty; a solemn observance; a ceremony; as, the rites of freemasonry..

Formula :: Formula (n.) A written confession of faith; a formal statement of foctrines.

Chilliness :: Chilliness (n.) Formality; lack of warmth.

Introduction :: Introduction (n.) The act of formally making persons known to each other; a presentation or making known of one person to another by name; as, the introduction of one stranger to another..

Church :: Church (n.) A formally organized body of Christian believers worshiping together.

Opinion :: Opinion (n.) The formal decision, or expression of views, of a judge, an umpire, a counselor, or other party officially called upon to consider and decide upon a matter or point submitted..

Set-stitched :: Set-stitched (a.) Stitched according to a formal pattern.

Formalism :: Formalism (n.) The practice or the doctrine of strict adherence to, or dependence on, external forms, esp. in matters of religion..

Primness :: Primness (n.) The quality or state of being prim; affected formality or niceness; preciseness; stiffness.

Solemnly :: Solemnly (adv.) In a solemn manner; with gravity; seriously; formally.

Parade :: Parade (v. t.) Pompous show; formal display or exhibition.

Court :: Court (n.) Any formal assembling of the retinue of a sovereign; as, to hold a court..

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