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accouterment
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n- additional items of dress or equipment, or other items carried or worn by a person or used for a particular activity
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apogee
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the point in the orbit of the moon or a satellite at which it is furthest from the earth. The opposite
of perigee. • figurative the highest point in the development of something; the climax or culmination of something |
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apropos
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prep- with reference to; concerning
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bicker
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v- argue about petty and trivial matters
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coalesce
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v- come together and form one mass or whole
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contretemps
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an unexpected and unfortunate occurrence
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convolution
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(often convolutions) a coil or twist, esp. one of many : crosses adorned with elaborate
convolutions. • a thing that is complex and difficult to follow. |
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cull
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v- select from a large quantity; obtain from a variety of sources
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disparate
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adj- essentially different in kind; not allowing comparison
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dogmatic
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adj- inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true
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licentious
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adj- promiscuous and unprincipled in sexual matters.
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mete
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v- dispense or allot justice, a punishment, or harsh treatment
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noxious
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adj- harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant
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polemic
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n- a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something
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populous
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adj- having a large population; densely populated.
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probity
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n- the quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency
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repartee
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n- conversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments or replies.
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supervene
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v- occur later than a specified or implied event or action, typically in such a way as to change the
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truncate
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v- shorten (something) by cutting off the top or the end
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unimpeachable
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adj- not able to be doubted, questioned, or criticized; entirely trustworthy
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