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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
witherto become dry and sapless
startto move suddenly and violently : spring
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commonwealtha nation, state, or other political unit: such as
egotisticalcharacterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance
amalgama mixture of different elements
masqueradea social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes
hyperboleextravagant exaggeration (such as "mile-high ice-cream cones")
obstreperousmarked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby