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BOWWOW
- The bark of a dog; noisy clamor; arrogant dogmatic manner.
- Usage: Story about dogs.
Source: Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, Tenth Edition.
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HISTRIONICS
- Deliberate display of emotion for effect.
- Usage: Report on actions of defense attorney in front of jury in dog-mauling trial in California.
Source: Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, Tenth Edition.
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HYPERVIGILANCE
- A state of heightened awareness caused by post-traumatic stress (from, for example, terror attacks).
- Usage: Report on impact of terror attacks on Israelis.
Source: CNN reporter.
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