* Correct pairs matched by color, not alignment
zephyr - The west wind. A gentle breeze.
Usage: Euroclydon, nevertheless, is a mighty pleasant zephyr to any one in-doors, with his feet on the hob quietly toasting for bed.
arboretum - A place where an extensive variety of woody plants are cultivated for scientific, educational, and ornamental purposes.
Synonyms: botanical garden
Usage: The botany class took a field trip to the arboretum to examine its extensive collection of rare plants.
harangue - A long pompous speech, especially one delivered before a gathering.
Usage: The president's harangue on club policy took so long that no one else had time to speak at the meeting.
acquittance - A written release from an obligation, specifically a receipt indicating payment in full.
Synonyms: release
Usage: After years of haggling over debts and money owed, the two men resolved their dispute and drew up an acquittance.
shogunate - A form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.).
Synonyms: monocracy, dictatorship, totalitarianism, tyranny, authoritarianism, despotism, absolutism
Usage: The people had philosophical problems with the shogunate, but they had to admit that trade and commerce were flourishing under its rule.
SOURCE: THE FREE DICTIONARY.
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