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paragon (n) |
a person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality |
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irresolute |
showing or feeling hesitancy; uncertain |
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evince (v) |
reveal the presence of (a quality or feeling) |
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entreat (v) |
ask someone earnestly or anxiously to do something. |
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compunction (n) |
a feeling of guilt or moral scruple that follows the doing of something bad. |
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peruse (v) |
read (something), typically in a thorough or careful way. |
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buoyant (adj AND n) |
able or apt to stay afloat or rise to the top of a liquid or gas cheerful and optimistic. |
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ostensible |
stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so. |
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fortnight (n) |
a period of two weeks. |
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antipathy (n) |
a deep-seated feeling of dislike; aversion. |
