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lugubrious
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mournful, dismal, or gloomy, esp. in an affected, exaggerated, or unrelieved manner
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redundant
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characterized by verbosity or unnecessary repetition in expressing ideas; prolix
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amalgam
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an alloy of mercury with another metal or metals
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embellish
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to beautify by or as if by ornamentation
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opulent
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wealthy, rich, or affluent
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ubiquitous
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existing or being everywhere, esp. at the same time
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inundate
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to overwhelm
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flagrant
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shockingly noticeable or evident
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ornate
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elaborately or sumptuously adorned, often excessively or showily so
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gratuitous
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given, done, bestowed, or obtained without charge or payment
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vicarious
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performed, exercised, received, or suffered in place of another
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multifarious
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having many different parts, elements, forms, etc
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exorbitant
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exceeding the bounds of custom, propriety, or reason, esp. in amount or extent
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bombastic
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inflated, pretentious
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ebullience
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high spirits; exhilaration; exuberance
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exuberant
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effusively and almost uninhibitedly enthusiastic; lavishly abundant
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vindictive
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disposed or inclined to revenge; vengeful
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lavish
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expended, bestowed, or occurring in profusion
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penchant
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a strong inclination, taste, or liking for something
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vignette
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any small, pleasing picture or view
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