Vocabulary

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burlesque

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- A literary or dramatic work that ridicules a subject either by presenting a solemn subject in an undignified style or an inconsequential subject in a dignified style. See Synonyms at caricature.
- A ludicrous or mocking imitation; a travesty: The antics of the defense attorneys turned the trial into a burlesque of justice.
- A variety show characterized by broad ribald comedy, dancing, and striptease.

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vociferous

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Making, given to, or marked by noisy and vehement outcry.
Synonyms: blatant, boisterous

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doggerel

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Crudely or irregularly fashioned verse, often of a humorous or burlesque nature

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machination

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-The act of plotting.
-A crafty scheme or cunning design for the accomplishment of a sinister end.

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penchant

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A definite liking; a strong inclination. See Synonyms at predilection.

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ruminations

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-The act of pondering; meditation.
-The act or process of chewing cud.

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callow

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Lacking adult maturity or experience; immature: a callow young man.

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capricious

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Characterized by or subject to whim; impulsive and unpredictable. See Synonyms at arbitrary.

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paragon

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A model of excellence or perfection of a kind; a peerless example: a paragon of virtue.

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aviaries (aviary)

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A large enclosure for holding birds in confinement.

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sanguine

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-Of the color of blood; red.
-Having the temperament and ruddy complexion formerly thought to be characteristic of a person dominated by this humor; passionate.
-Cheerfully confident; optimistic.

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innocuous

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-Having no adverse effect; harmless.
-Not likely to offend or provoke to strong emotion; insipid.

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polyglot

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- Speaking, writing, written in, or composed of several languages.
- A person having a speaking, reading, or writing knowledge of several languages.

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euphoric

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- A feeling of great happiness or well-being.
- adj : exaggerated feeling of well-being or elation

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meandering

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-To follow a winding and turning course: Streams tend to meander through level land.
-To move aimlessly and idly without fixed direction: vagabonds meandering through life.

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enigmatic

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Of or resembling an enigma; puzzling: a professor's enigmatic grading system. See Synonyms at ambiguous.

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forebodings

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-A sense of impending evil or misfortune.
-An evil omen; a portent.

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austere

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-Severe or stern in disposition or appearance; somber and grave: the austere figure of a Puritan minister.
-Strict or severe in discipline; ascetic: a desert nomad's austere life.
-Having no adornment or ornamentation; bare: an austere style.

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denigrating

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-To attack the character or reputation of; speak ill of; defame.
-To disparage; belittle: The critics have denigrated our efforts.

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augmented

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To make (something already developed or well under way) greater, as in size, extent, or quantity: Continuing rains augmented the floodwaters.