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Harangue***

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(n) long, pompous speech; tirade

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Heterodox***

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(adj) unorthodox; not widely accepted

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Histrionic***

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(adj) relating to exaggerated emotional behavior calculated for effect; theatrical arts or performances

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Homily***

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(n) sermon; tedious moralizing lecture; platitude

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Homogeneous***

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(adj) composed of identical parts uniform in composition

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Hyperbole***

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(n) purposeful exaggeration for effect

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