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conveyance (noun)

    An act or instance of conveying.
    A manner of conveying one's thoughts, a style of communication. ?
    A means of transporting, especially a vehicle. ?

fluidity (noun)

    The state of being fluid rather than viscous
    A measure of the extent to which something is fluid. The reciprocal of its viscosity.
    The quality of being fluid or free-flowing

viscous (adjective)

    Having a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid

coalesce (verb)

    To join into a single mass or whole.
        e.g.: The droplets coalesced into a puddle.
    To form from different pieces or elements.
        e.g.: The puddle coalesced from the droplets as they ran together.

monetary (adjective)

    Of, pertaining to, or consisting of money.

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contempt (noun)

    The state of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain.  [quotations ▼]
    The state of being despised or dishonored; disgrace.

disdain (noun)

    (uncountable) A feeling of contempt or scorn.
        e.g.: The cat viewed the cheap supermarket catfood with disdain and stalked away.

revolt (verb)

    To rebel, particularly against authority.
        e.g.: The farmers had to revolt against the government to get what they deserved.
    To repel greatly.
        e.g.: Your brother revolts me!
    To cause to turn back; to roll or drive back; to put to flight.

vault (noun)

    An arched structure of masonry, forming a ceiling or canopy.
    A structure resembling a vault, especially (poetic) that formed by the sky.
    A secure, enclosed area, especially an underground room used for burial, or to store valuables, wine etc.
        e.g.: The bank kept their money safe in a large vault.

expiation (noun)

    An act of atonement for a sin or wrongdoing.

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