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valet(n/v)
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(n)a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer
(v)serve as a personal attendant to |
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irascible(adj)
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1.Quickly aroused to anger
2.Characterized by anger |
"an irascible person"
"an irascible respons" Syn.: hot-tempered |
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countervail(v)
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1.Compensate for or counterbalance
2.Oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions |
Syn.: counterbalance, offset
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halcyon(adj)
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Idyllically calm and peaceful; suggesting happy tranquillity; calm; serene
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impertinent(adj)
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1.inappropriate under the circumstances
2. ill-mannered; rude |
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interloper(n)
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intruder or trespasser; one who intrudes into the private affairs of others
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paradigm(n)
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1.a model; example
2.standard;pattern |
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propensity(n)
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natural tendency
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salient(adj)
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prominent or conscpicuous; notable or significant
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"the salient feartures of the room"
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umbrage(n)
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a feeling of anger caused by being offended
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aspersion(n)
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an insulting or derogatory remark; a slanderous, defamatory statement
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solicitous(adj)
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1.Full of anxiety and concern
2.Showing hovering attentiveness |
"solicitous parents"; "solicitous about the future"
"solicitous about her health"; "made solicitous inquiries about our family" |
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treacly(adj)
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overly sweet
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treacle(n)
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1.[Brit] A pale cane syrup
2.An expression that is excessively sweet and sentimental |
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meddle(v)
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Intrude in other people's affairs or business; interfere unwantedly
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"Don't meddle in my affairs!"
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behoove(adj)
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Be appropriate or necessary
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"it behooves us to reflect on this matter"
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bilious(adj)
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1.irritable or irascible
2.unpleasant or distasteful |
Rel.: peevish, boorish
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brackish(adj)
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slightly salty, usually unpleasant so
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Syn.: briny
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celerity(n)
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quickness; swiftness
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efface(v)
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to obliterate; wipe out, or rub out
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