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coquette
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a woman who flirts lightheartedly with men to win their admiration and affection
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n.
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panache
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a grand or flamboyant manner
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n.
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ballast
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anything that gives mental, moral, or political stability or steadiness
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n.
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nihilism
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total rejection of established laws and institutions.
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n.
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celerity
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swiftness; speed.
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n.
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savant
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a learned scholar
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n.
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philology
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the study of literary texts and of written records
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n.
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braggart
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a person who does a lot of bragging.
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n.
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pugilism
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boxing.
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n.
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non sequitur
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a statement containing an illogical conclusion
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n.
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hedonist
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a person whose life is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure and self-gratification.
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n.
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continence
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temperence
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n.
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mutability
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subject to change or alteration.
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adj.
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rancor
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hatred; malice.
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n.
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libertarian
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a person who advocates liberty, esp. with regard to thought or conduct.
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n.
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