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Contagious
(adjective): spread by direct or indirect contact; spreading from person to person
The plague that ravaged Europe in the Middle Ages was very contagious. -
Peril
(noun): exposure to injury; danger; jeopardy
The boy and girl were in peril after they crossed into uncharacted territory. -
Lurid
(adjective): vivid in a harsh or shocking way; startling; sensational
Knowing a lurid story was about to be told, the group waited for the speaker to begin. -
Patriarch
(noun): a man of great age and dignity; the oldest individual of a class or group
The patriarch sat at the head of the table. -
Tyranny
(noun): oppressive and unjust government; very cruel and unjust use of power or authority
The dictator's tyranny caused his country to revolt against him.