Vocabulary

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e·pis·to·lar·y
adj.

Back 1

1. Of or associated with letters or the writing of letters.

2. Being in the form of a letter: epistolary exchanges.

3. Carried on by or composed of letters: an epistolary friendship.

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co·quet
intr.v.

Back 2

1. To engage in coquetry; flirt.

2. To trifle; dally.

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im·pro·pri·e·ty
n.

Back 3

1. The quality or condition of being improper.

2. An improper act.

3. An improper or unacceptable usage in speech or writing.

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pe·ruse
tr.v.

Back 4

To read or examine, typically with great care.

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ed·i·fi·ca·tion
n.

Back 5

Intellectual, moral, or spiritual improvement; enlightenment.

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un·du·ly
adv.

Back 6

Excessively; immoderately: unduly familiar with strangers.

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ur·bane
adj.

Back 7

Polite, refined, and often elegant in manner.

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pop·er·y
n. Offensive

Back 8

The doctrines, practices, and rituals of the Roman Catholic Church.

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rep·ro·bate
tr.v.

Back 9

1. To disapprove of; condemn.

2. To abandon to eternal damnation. Used of God.

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con·va·les·cence
n.

Back 10

1. Gradual return to health and strength after illness.

2. The period needed for returning to health after illness.

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as·per·sion
n.

Back 11

1.a. An unfavorable or damaging remark; slander: Don't cast aspersions on my honesty.
b. The act of defaming or slandering.

2. A sprinkling, especially with holy water.