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intangible
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incapable of being perceived by the sense of touch, as incorporeal or immaterial things
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imperious
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domineering in a haughty manner; dictatorial; overbearing
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pallor
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unusual or extreme paleness, as from fear, ill health, or death; wanness
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duplicity
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deceitfulness in speech or conduct; speaking or acting in two different ways concerning the same matter with intent to deceive; double-dealing
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epoch
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a point of time distinguished by a particular event or state of affairs; a memorable date
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mutability
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the quality or state of being mutable or capable of mutation
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blasphemous
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irreverent; profane
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pithy
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brief, forceful, and meaningful in expression; full of vigor, substance, or meaning; terse; forcible
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barter
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to trade by exchange of commodities rather than by the use of money
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ludicrous
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causing laughter because of absurdity; provoking or deserving derision; ridiculous; laughable
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recompense
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compensation, as for an injury, wrong, etc
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quaff
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to drink a beverage, esp. an intoxicating one, copiously and with hearty enjoyment
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effervescence
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enthusiasm, excitement, liveliness, etc
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mirth
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amusement or laughter
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posterity
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succeeding or future generations collectively
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proximity
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nearness in place, time, order, occurrence, or relation
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erratic
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deviating from the usual or proper course in conduct or opinion; eccentric; queer
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undulating
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to move with a sinuous or wavelike motion; display a smooth rising-and-falling or side-to-side alternation of movement
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audacity
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boldness or daring, esp. with confident or arrogant disregard for personal safety, conventional thought, or other restrictions
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labyrinth
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an intricate combination of paths or passages in which it is difficult to find one's way or to reach the exit
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pathos
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pity
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transitory
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not lasting, enduring, permanent, or eternal
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eminent
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high in station, rank, or repute; prominent; distinguished
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intimations
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to indicate or make known indirectly; hint; imply; suggest
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parable
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a short allegorical story designed to illustrate or teach some truth, religious principle, or moral lesson
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antipathy
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an instinctive contrariety or opposition in feeling
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