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Acrid |
Sharp; pungent (used of smells and tastes) |
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Boorish |
ill-mannered |
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Cynical |
Believing that people act only out of selfish motives |
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Epistle |
A letter (form of communication) |
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Heresy |
Against orthodox opinion |
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Lance |
Spear; spike; javelin |
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Obscure |
Difficult to understand; partially hidden |
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Poignant |
Deeply moving; strongly affecting the emotions |
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Respite |
A break; intermission |
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Terse |
Concise; to the point |
