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Incontrovertible
Indisputable
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Lax
Not stringent or energetic
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abduction
A carrying away of a person against his will, or illegally
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foppish
Characteristic of one who is unduly devoted to dress and the niceties of manners
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gastronomy
The art of preparing and serving appetizing food
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maudlin
Foolishly and tearfully affectionate
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crucible
A trying and purifying test or agency
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euphemism
A firgure of speech by which a phrase less offensive is substituted
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sanguine
Having the color of blood
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reproof
An expression of disapproval or blame
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heterodox
At variance with any commonly accepted doctrine or opinion
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nit
The egg of a louse or other insect
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repartee
A ready, witty, or apt reply
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impiety
Irreverence toward God
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philately
The study and collection of stamps
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abdictate
To give up (royal power or the like)
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Idiosyncrasy
A mental quality or habit peculiar to an individual
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Forswear
To renounce upon oath
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Rendezvous
A prearranged place of meeting
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Portend
To indicate as being about to happen, especially by previous signs
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Mien
The external appearance or manner of a person
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Sibilance
A hissing sound
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Abase
To lower in position, estimation, or the like; degrade
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Fulsome
Offensive from excess of praise or commendation
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Introspection
The act of observing and analyzing one's own thoughts and feelings.
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Grandiloquent
Speaking in or characterized by a pompous or bombastic style.
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Witling
A person who has little understanding
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Acme
The highest point, or summit
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Laud
To praise in words or song
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Shiftless
Wanting in resource, energy, or executive ability.
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Parity
Equality, as of condition or rank
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