Sat 121-140

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Status Quo

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Noun

The existing state of affairs, especially regarding social or political issues.

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Repartee

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noun
Conversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments or replies.

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Incendiary

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adjective
(of a device or attack) designed to cause fires

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Periphery

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noun
the outer limits or edge of an area or object

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Emissary

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noun
a person sent on a special mission, usually as a diplomatic representative.

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Venerable

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adjective
Accorded a great deal of respect, esp. because of age, wisdom, or character.

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Brigand

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noun
a member of a gang that ambushes and robs people in forests and mountains.

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Felicity

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noun

Intense happiness

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Magnanimous

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adjective
very generous or forgiving, esp. toward a rival or someone less powerful than oneself.

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Ubiquitous

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Adjective
present, appearing, or found everywhere

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Discern

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verb
perceive or recognize (something)

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Veracity

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noun
conformity to facts; accuracy

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Discursive

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adjective
Digressing from subject to subject

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Epigram

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noun
a pithy saying or remark expressing an idea in a clever and amusing way.

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Laconic

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adjective
(of a person, speech, or style of writing) using very few words.

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Mien

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noun
a person's look or manner, esp. one of a particular kind indicating their character or mood

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Countenance

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noun

A person's face or facial expression

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Disdain

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noun
the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt.

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Wry

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adjective

Using or expressing dry, esp. mocking, humor

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Feign

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verb
pretend to be affected by (a feeling, state, or injury)