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amenities
(n, pl) acts which are conductive to pleasantness; agreeable manners; courtesies
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chauvinism
(n) exaggerated patriotism
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diffidence
(n) lacking confidence on oneself; unduly timid; shy
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ethereal
(adj) relating to the heavens; celestial; airy
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iniquity
(n) gross injustice; wickedness
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malinger
(v) to pretend to be ill in order to avoid doing one's duty
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obdurate
(adj) stubborn; inflexible, unyielding to persuasion
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paean
(n) song of praise; expression of joy
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penchant
(n) a strong leaning or attraction; strong inclination
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proxility
(n) long winded; verbose; redundant
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quintessence
(n) pure, concentrates essence of something
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rampant
(adj) unchecked; unrestrained; widespread
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saccharine
(adj) overly sweet
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saturnine
(adj) heavy; gloomy
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upraid
(v) scold; accuse; reproach
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analogous
(adj) corresponding to relating to something else
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cogitate
(v) reflect upon; think over; plan
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culinary
(adj) pertaining to a kitchen or cooking
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expiate
(v) atone for; to make complete satisfaction for; make amends for
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fracas
(n) disorderly uproar; quarrel; brawl
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intransigent
(adj) refusing to moderate an extreme position; uncompromising
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martinet
(adj) someone who overly enjoys discipline; overly strict
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meretricious
(adj) gaudy, flashy or garish; vulgar
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mordant
(adj) sarcastic; bitingly painful; incisive and keen
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predatory
(adj) preying on others; plundering, pillaging, or marauding
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regimen
(n) system; systematic course of diet
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solicitous
(adj) concerned, attentive; eager
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suave
(adj) smoothly polite; urbane; polished
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temporize
(v) to compromise to gain time; act evasively to avoid argument; postpone a decision
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