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Rigmarole
01
a lengthy, tedious, and complicated procedure or set of instructions, often considered unnecessary
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Countable
singular
not gender specific
Plural form
rigmaroles
Examples
The bureaucratic rigmarole involved in obtaining a simple permit frustrated many small business owners.
02
a set of confused and meaningless statements
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