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sophistry
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a subtle, tricky, superficially plausible, but generally fallacious method of reasoning; a false argument; sophism
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cloying
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overly ingratiating or sentimental
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brood
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to think or worry persistently or moodily about; ponder
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fiasco
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a complete and ignominious failure
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hermeneutics
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the theory and methodology of interpretation
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draconian
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rigorous; unusually severe or cruel
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feral
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existing in a natural state, as animals or plants; not domesticated or cultivated; wild
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apodyopsis
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the act of mentally undressing someone
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decathect
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to withdraw one's feeling of attachment from a person, idea, or object, as in anticipation of a future loss
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pandemonium
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wild uproar or unrestrained disorder; tumult or chaos
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hobbledehoy
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awkward, gawky young fellow
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lupine
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pertaining to or resembling the wolf; related to the wolf
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caterwaul
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to make a harsh cry; a shrill discordant sound (such as a noisy argument)
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crepuscular
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relating to twilight; occurring, or active at twilight
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malapropism
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confusion of a word for a similar word, usually for comedic effect
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chatelaine
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the mistress of an elegant or fashionable household
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dilettante
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a person who takes up an art, activity, or subject merely for amusement especially in a desultory or superficial way; dabbler; a lover of the fine arts; a connoisseur
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coquettish
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a woman who flirts lightheartedly with men to win their admiration and affection; flirt
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Pas De Deux
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a close relationship between two people or things, as during an activity
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Esprit de l'escalier
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the perfect riposte that comes to mind later, and far too late to do any good
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