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Estymology

A branch of inquistics that specializes in digging up the origins of words

Draconian

Law measure or rule of authority that is notaboly harsh or cruel

Ostracism

The exclusion of someone from the favor or fellowship of a group

Laconic

Direct and to the point

Spartan

Plain life without luxuries

Meander

To wander aimlessly

Iridescent

A rainbow like display of colors

Herculean

Very difficult and requires great strength

Tantalize

To tease or entice (usually by making something attractive so it is impossible to resist)

Cynic

Someone who distrusts human actions, believing that even good deede are motivated by self interest

Stoic

Someone who is indifferent to pain or pleasure

Hedonist

A way of life devoted to the pursuit of physical pleasure

Eclectic

To select what appears to be best fro diverse sources systerms and styles