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Impetuous

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Marked by impulsive anger or violence, as in a hasty and forceful expression of anger

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Lionize

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v. To esteem highly, treat as if of high importance

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Aesthetic

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adj. Pertaining to beauty or to art

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Commensurate

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adj. Equal or in proper proportion

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Cordial

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adj. Courteous and gracious

While the neighbors were not friends particularly, they were always cordial to one another, greeting each other as they came in and out of their houses

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Autonomy

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n. Control over one's own person; the right of self-government, independence from outside governance

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Temestuous

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adj. Stormy

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Bequest

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That which is left by will, esp. personal property; a legacy; also, a gift

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Penury

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n. State of extreme poverty.

Jobless, and facing many expensive medical bills, Maria found herself in a state of hardship and penury.

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Sanction

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v. Allow, approve, endorse

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Overwrought

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adj. Overworked; overexcited

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Ameliorate

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v. To improve`

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Blasphemy

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n. An indignity offered to a god in words or writing; speaking evil of a god

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Supplicant

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One who entreats or asks submissively

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Peccadillo

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n. Tiny fault; slight transgression

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Chronic

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adj. Long lasting or constant, typically used in a negative sense

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Sybarite

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Person devoted to luxury and pleasure

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Largess

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n. A generous gift; generosity and tendency to give

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Colloquial

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adj. Pertaining to, or used in, conversation, especially common and familiar conversation

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Conviction

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n. Strong belief; a proof or decision of guilt in a courtroom setting

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Rectify

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v. To make or set right; to correct from a wrong

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Aberration

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n. Something not normally expected; a deviation

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Clamorous

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adj. Loud and noisy, perhaps in protest

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Cede

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v. To yield or surrender; to give up; to resign

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Fallible

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adj. Liable to err or to be mistaken

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Realpolitik

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n. Politics based on practical matters, not ethical principles

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Eddy

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n. A current of water or air moving in a circular direction; a whirlpool

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Malfeasance

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n. Evil conduct; an illegal deed

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Obtrude

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v. To thrust impertinently; to present without warrant or solicitation

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Demagogue

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n. Someone who appeals to the prejudices and emotions of the poeple in an attempt to gain power

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Staid

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Sober; grave; sedate

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Catholic

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adj. Universal or general; not narrow-minded

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Trepidation

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n. Fear, trembling, apprehensiveness

As the day of his first trial approached, the young lawyer felt growing trepidation about how he would perform before a judge and a jury

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Hedonist

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n. One who indulges in pleasure

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Invective

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n. Abusive, insulting language

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Buoyant

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adj. Tending to rise or float; lighthearted; cheerful

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Aplomb

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n. Composure and self-assurance

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Timorous

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adj. Fearful of danger; timid; deficient in courage

The lion, who was known to be timorous, hoped the wizard could help him become more courageous

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Stolid

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adj. Showing little emotion, impassive

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Derogatory

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adj. Insulting, negative, intended to lower the repuation of

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Ungainly

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adj. Clumsy, awkward

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Nepotism

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n. Favoritism shown to family (especially in politics or business)

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Ductile

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Easily led; tractable; complying; yielding to motives, persuasion, or instruction; capable of being drawn out

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Knotty

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Something difficult or intricate

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Suffused

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Filled or covered by something; overspread with

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Captious

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adj. At or disposed to find fault

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Moratorium

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n. A hiatus or pause; a period during which an obligor has a legal right to delay meeting an obligation

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Consternation

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Dismay. Sudden amazement or dread that results in confusion

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Sinecure

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n. Office or appointment that requires little responsibility

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Vitriol

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n. Sharpness or bitterness of feeling

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Clemency

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n. Forgiveness; mercy; the disposition to treat softly

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Middling

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adj. Average, mediocre

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Provisional

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adj. Temporary, providing for a temporary need

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Haughty

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adj. Excessively proud; arrogant

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Loquacious

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adj. Given to continual talking

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Unencumbered

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adj. Without burden, free

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Convoluted

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adj. Containing many folds, bends, and/or twists

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Preordained

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adj. Decreed beforehand

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Bulwark

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n. A rampart; a fortification; that which defends an enemy attack

The castle's deep moat and imposing walls proved an effective bulwark against the enemies.

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Aver

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v. To declare true; to assert with confidence.

Many athletes aver that success in their sport requires mental and physical conditioning.

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Facile

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adj. Easily done; overly simplistic

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Savant

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n. A man of learning; one versed in literature or science