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Allusion n.) |
an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference. |
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Astute adj. |
having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage. |
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clandestine adj. |
kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit. |
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extricate v. |
free (someone or something) from a constraint or difficulty. |
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hedonist n. |
a person who believes that the pursuit of pleasure is the most important thing in life; a pleasure-seeker. |
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lethargic adj. |
affected by lethargy; sluggish and apathetic. |
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novel adj. |
new or unusual in an interesting way. |
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relic n. |
an object surviving from an earlier time, especially one of historical or sentimental interest. |
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transient adj. |
lasting only for a short time; impermanent. |
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unobtrusive adj. |
not conspicuous or attracting attention. |
