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Hyperbole
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an obvious exaggeration; made for effect and not made to be taken literally
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Mesmerism
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Hypnotism;hypnotic appeal;intense fasination
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Farcical
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ridiculous like a farce;exaggeratedly comical
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Cognizant
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aware or informed about something
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Discursive
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wandering or shifting from one subject to another; rambling;long winded
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Omniscient
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Knowing everything;having complete or infinite knowledge
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Foruitous
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occurring by chance ;accidental; fortunate
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Ennui
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discontent and listlessness from lack of occupation or interest;boredom
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Incongnita
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One who is in disguise or using a assumed name;using a false name; in disguise
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Assimilate
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to absorb and incorporate food or knowledge
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Blazon
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to proclain; to display publicly ;a coat of arms;a banner
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Confers
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to give grant ;to bestow;to have a conference or talk; to meet for discusion
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Feigned
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to pretend; to make up
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Bravado
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a show of false bravery or confidence
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Colloquy
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a conversation of conference, usually formal
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