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NONSENSE

words or language having no meaning or conveying no intelligible ideas

The meaning of the word nonsense is words or language having no meaning or conveying no intelligible ideas.

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WordMeaning
imperativenot to be avoided or evaded : necessary
tempothe rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking
enumerateto ascertain the number of : count
gushto issue copiously or violently
physiognomythe art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance
abscondto depart secretly and hide oneself
affectedartificial; pretended
metropolisthe chief or capital city of a country, state, or region
advocateone who defends or maintains a cause or proposal
miasmaa vaporous exhalation formerly believed to cause disease