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Tincture n.
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1. slight flavor or trace. 2. tinge (of a color). 3. medicinal solution (of a drug) in alcohol.
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countenance n.
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1a. the face. b. facial expression. 2. composure.
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reproach
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v.tr. express disapproval to (a person) for a fault, etc. n. 1. rebuke or censure. 2. thing that brings disgrace or discredit. 3. disgraced or discredited state.
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inscrutable
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adj. mysterious; impenetrable
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chimera
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1. Greek mythol. fire breathing female monster with a lion's head, a goat's body and a serpent's tail. 2. fantastic or grotesque product of the imagination.
*chimeric, chimerical |
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indolent
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adj. Lazy.
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cabal
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n. 1. secret intrigue. 2. political clique.
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intrigue
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v. 1a. carry on an underhand plot. b. use secret influence. 2. arouse the curiosity of.
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respite
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n. 1. interval of rest or relief. 2. delay permitted before discharge of obligation or suffering of penalty.
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immure
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v.tr. enclose within walls; imprison
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assiduous
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adj. 1. persevering; hardworking. 2. attending closely.
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