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as • sev • er • a • tion n., act of stating positively; an assertion. He punctuated his asseveration with affirming nods of the head.

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ig • no • min • i • ous • ly adv., shamefully; disgracefully. People will speak of you ignominiously if you continue such disgraceful behavior.

re • pose vt., rest. The hikers removed their heavy packs and reposed themselves a few minutes by the stream before continuing up the mountain.