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largesse
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liberal giving (as of money) to or as if to an inferior; also : something so given
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craven
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lacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted
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to gainsay
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to declare to be untrue or invalid
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scion
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heir, descendant, child; especially : a descendant of a wealthy, aristocratic, or influential family
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crone
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a withered old woman
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discreet
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having or showing discernment or good judgment in conduct and especially in speech : prudent; especially : capable of preserving prudent silence
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dalliance
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amorous play
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repartee
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a succession or interchange of clever retorts : amusing and usually light sparring with words
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hapless
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having no luck
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punctilious
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marked by or concerned about precise accordance with the details of codes or conventions
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aspersions
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a false or misleading charge meant to harm someone's reputation
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assiduous
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marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application
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