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Usage

• symposium

  A symposium is a formal meeting at which several experts or specialists deliver short talks or discuss a particular subject.

• tedium

  If you are suffering from tedium, you are bored.

• interregnum

  An interregnum is a period of time when there is temporarily no one in charge of a country or large organization.

• opprobrium

  Opprobrium is strong criticism of something that someone has done, especially when expressed publicly; it is also the shame that arises from such an activity.

• dictum

  A dictum is a saying that people often repeat because it says something interesting or wise about a subject.

• pandemonium

  Pandemonium is a very noisy and uncontrolled situation, especially one that is caused by a lot of angry or excited people.

• simulacrum

  A simulacrum is an image or representation of something that can be a true copy or may just have a vague similarity to it.

• compendium

  A compendium is a detailed collection of information on a particular or specific subject, usually in a book.

• encomium

  An encomium strongly praises someone or something via oral or written communication.

• addendum

  An addendum is an additional section added to the end of a book, document, or speech that gives more information.

• referendum

  A referendum is a proposed measure or other concern that is brought before the people for a vote.

• memorandum

  A memorandum can be a short note to help remember something you have to do or that you've already done; it can also be a communication sent around an office complex.

• spectrum

  A spectrum is a range or scope of something, such as all the colors of visible light or all the different kinds of art.

• millennium

  A millennium is a period of one thousand years.

• maximum

  The maximum amount of something is the largest or greatest possible amount of it.