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venerable
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adjective-worthy of respect because of advanced age,dignity,etc."The venerable polices, ambulances and firefighters are remembered on 9/11."
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puerile
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adjective-foolish for a grown person to say or do; childish/immature. " I think it's puerile for adults to hide each other's food, but some still do it anyway."
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levity
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noun-lack of proper seriouslness; improper gaiety. "My little cousins were showing levity when they were fooling around at the funeral."
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frugal
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adjective-thrifty; not wasteful-Because of the economic crisis people started to have more frugal attitude.
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Antipathy
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noun-feeling of intense dislike;hate. "Many people have antipathy for hitler."
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avocation
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noun-a hobby; supplementary occupation. "I happen to have a avocation for dancing."
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Charlatan
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noun-one who poses as an expert in a skill or profession for which he is not qualified. "'I think you are a charlatan,' my friend said to the officer who had on a faux badge."
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doughty
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adjective-brave; strong and able. "The doughty people of the military, fight to try to protect our country."
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Elucidate
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verb-to make clear;explain. "I am going to ask my teacher to elucidate a homework problem I don't understand."
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Indolent
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adjective-lazy. "My mom thinks my sisters and I are indolent when we don't help out around the house."
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