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REACTIONARY

relating to, marked by, or favoring reaction

The meaning of the word reactionary is relating to, marked by, or favoring reaction.

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WordMeaning
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
viscidhaving an adhesive quality : sticky
debarto bar from having or doing something : preclude
satirea literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn
dispiritedto deprive of morale or enthusiasm
draftthe act of drawing or pulling in a net
compilationthe act or process of compiling
campa place usually away from urban areas where tents or simple buildings (such as cabins) are erected for shelter or for temporary residence (as for laborers, prisoners, or vacationers)
artlesslacking art, knowledge, or skill : uncultured
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane