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Parry

Verb
Meaning

•  To ward off (a thrust, stroke, weapon, etc.), as in fencing; avert.
• To turn aside; evade or dodge.

Noun

• an act or instance of parrying, as in fencing.
• a defensive movement in fencing.

Cosset

Noun
 Meaning

• A lamb brought up without its dam; pet lamb.
• any pet.

Peremptory

Adjective
Meaning

•  Leaving no opportunity for denial or refusal; imperative
• Imperious or dictatorial.
• positive or assertive in speech, tone, manner, etc.

Hark

 Verb
 Meaning

•  To listen to, hear.
• To listen attentively, hearken.

Preeminent

Adjective
 Meaning

•  Eminent above or before others; superior; surpassing