adjective starting to exist or become apparent; in an early stage of development.The incipient danger caused some to flee the country. See the full entry
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dishonor
noun loss of honor or reputation.He felt the pain of dishonor when he was caught cheating. See the full entry
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squeal
noun a fairly long, loud, shrill sound or cry.The squeal of tires in a sudden stop echoed through the quiet residential street. See the full entry
misery
noun a condition in which one is very unhappy or suffers very much.She was in misery when her house burned down. See the full entry