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proclivity
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a natural predisposition or inclination
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a proclivity to meticulousness.
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refulgent
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radiant; shiny; brilliant
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Crystal chandeliers and gilded walls made the opera house a refulgent setting for the ball.
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probity
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adherence to highest principles; uprightness
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He was a gentlemanly Georgian, a person of early American probity
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decorum
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polite or appropriate conduct
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the formalities and decorums of a military funeral
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intractable
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not easily managed; stubborn; obstinate
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"an intractable disposition"; "intractable pain"
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inimical
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damaging; hurtful; injurious
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a climate inimical to health
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desiccate
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to dry out or dehydrate
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There was only the sun-bruised and desiccate feeling in his mind
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derision
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scorn, ridicule, contemptuous treatment
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The inept performance elicited derision from the audience.
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equanimity
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N calmness of temperament
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His temperament was always equal no matter who he was talking to.
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alacrity
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N cheerful promptness.
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Their alacrity was evident in their cheerful shouts.
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efficacy
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N power to produce a desire effect
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Some say democrats have more efficacy then republicans.
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deride
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V ridicule
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He was dirided when the 4th graders made fun of his time machine.
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abscond
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v depart secretly and hide
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exculpate
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V. clear from blame
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approbation
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N approval
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diffuse
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A wordy
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The diffuse speech was not understood by the lower classes.
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diffidence
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A shyness
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desultory
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A aimless
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The desultory remarks may distroy his future career.
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