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quixotic |
foolishly idealistic or romantic; well meaning but impractical. |
erotic, exotic |
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labyrinth |
a place full of intricate passageways; a complex and confusing situation. |
labs, rabbit hole
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lackadaisical |
listless; not interested; not animated. |
lazy, daydream |
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laconic |
sparing of words; terse or concise. |
comics, icons
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raconteur |
one who can tell stories well. |
rocking chair, tales |
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ennui (ahn-wee) |
vague discontent; listless dissatisfaction; weariness of life. |
bored, weary
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flagellation |
whipping, beating. |
flagella, flag
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ensconced |
place or settled snugly or securely. |
comfy, cuddle |
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raillery |
mild ridicule; good natured teasing. |
liar, belittle
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languish |
to lose strength, force or animation; to experience discomfort. |
anguish, angry |
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refractory |
unresponsive to discipline; resistant; stubborn; unmanageable. |
faction, refrain |
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flamboyant |
showy; fancy; resplendent; colorful; ornate; florid; flame like. |
boy george, flaming |
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lapidary |
pertaining to the cutting, engraving, polishing of gem stone; one who does such work. |
diamond, lavatory |
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ravenous |
extremely hungry; eagerly and intensely desirous; voracious. |
starving, raven |
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rebate |
deduction or discount; a return of part of the amount paid; to allow such. |
bid, e-bay |
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recalcitrant |
resistant to control; stubborn; defiant, rebellious; such a person. |
tantrum, recreant |
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erosive |
tending or causing to wear away or disintegrate. |
erode, explosive |
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ramifications |
branches; offshoots; subdivisions; results or consequences. |
ramrods, strata |
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recant |
to renounce formally; to disavow; to "take back" or withdraw. |
retreat, recess |
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flaunt |
to display proudly or defiantly; to wave or flourish arrogantly.
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faith, stunt
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rampant |
spreading unchecked; widespread and uncontrolled; wild or violent.
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rapids, rapid
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encumber |
to burden; to load down; to hinder.
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cumbersome, lumber
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erotic |
arousing sexual feelings; related to sexual arousal. |
erection, Ferrari |
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esoteric |
meant for or understood by a select few; beyond normal comprehension; secret. |
techie, magic |
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erstwhile |
former; formerly |
rehearsed, a while ago |
