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5572111069Folly(n) lack of good sense; foolishness0
5572111070Euphemism(n) a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing1
5572111071Disdain(n) the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt2
5572111072Deprecate(v) to express disapproval of3
5572111073Utter(adj) complete; absolute4
5572111074Aptitude(n) a natural ability to do something5
5572111075Dissemination(n) the act of spreading something, especially information, widely; circulation6
5572111076Exemplary(adj) serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind7
5572111077Provocative(ad) causing annoyance, anger, or another strong reaction, especially deliberately8
5572111078Entice(v) attract or tempt by offering pleasure or advantage9
5572111079Coalesce(v) come together and form one mass or whole10
5572111080Paradoxical(adj) seemingly absurd or self-contradictory11
5572111081Troupe(n) a group of dancers, actors, or other entertainers who tour as a group12
5572111082Redemptive(adj) acting to save someone from error or evil13
5572111083Lenient(adj) (of punishment or a person in authority) permissive, merciful, or tolerant14
5572111084Discursive(adj) distressing from subject to subject15
5572111085Witty(adj) showing or characterized by quick and inventive verbal humor16
5572111086Fervent(adj) having or displaying a passionate intensity17
5572111087Solemnity(n) a state or quality of being serious and dignified18
5572111088Ascertain(v) find (something) out for certain; make sure of19
5572111089Balletic(adj) of or relating to a characteristic of ballet; graceful20
5572111090Diminutive(adj) extremely or unusually small21
5572111091Evoke(v) to bring or recall to the conscious mind22
5572111092Precipitous(adj) dangerously high or steep23
5572111093Paucity(n) smaller or insufficient quantity24
5572111094Grandeur(n) splendor and impressiveness, especially of appearance and style25
5572111095Finesse(n) intricate and refined delicacy26
5572111096Discord(n) disagreement; conflict27
5572111097Discernible(adj) able to be perceived28
5572111098Heedless(adj) showing reckless lack of care29
5572111099Illicit(adj) forbidden by laws, rules, or custom30
5572111100Humility(n) a modest or low view of one's importance; humbleness31
5572111101Affirmation(n) the action or process of stating something as fact or publicly supporting something32
5572111102Cynical(adj) believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity33
5572111103Stasis(n) a period or state of inactivity or equilibrium34
5572111104Aesthetic(adj) concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty; (n) a set of principles underlying and guiding the work of a particular artistic movement35
5572111105Exuberance(n) the quality of being full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness36
5572111106Jargon(n) special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand37
5572111107Synonymous(adj) closely associated with or suggestive of something38
5572111108Uncanny(adj) strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way39
5572111109Pious(adj) devoutly religious40
5572111110Urbane(adj) (of a person) suave, courteous, and refined in manner41
5572111111Colloquial(adj) (of language) used in ordinary or familiar conversation; not formal or literary42
5572111112Pedantic(adj) excessively concerned with minor details and rules, especially in teaching and learning43
5572111113Prudent(adj) acting with or showing care and thought for the future44
5572111114Ornate(adj) made in an intricate shape or decorated with complex patterns45
5572111115Inherent(adj) existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute46
5572111116Deference(n) humble submission and respect47
5572111117Implicit(adj) implied though not plainly expressed48
5572111118Imponderable(adj) difficult or impossible to estimate, asses, or answer49
5572111119Epoch(n) a period of time in history or a person's life, typically one marked by notable events or particular characteristics50
5572111120Ardurous(adj) involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring51
5572111121Assail(v) to make a concerted or violent attack on52
5572111122Tedious(adj) too long, slow, or dull: tiresome or monotonous53
5572111123Snobbish(adj) of, characteristic of, or like a person with an exaggerated respect for high social position or wealth who seeks to associate with social superiors and dislikes people or activities regarded as lower-class54
5572111124Deferential(adj) showing humble submission; respectful55
5572111125Etiquette(n) the customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession or group56
5572111126Concord(n) agreement or harmony between people or groups57
5572111127Impressionistic(adj) based on subjective reactions presented unsystematically; involving general feelings or thoughts rather than specific knowledge or facts58
5572111128Moralistic(adj) having or showing strong opinions about what is right behavior and what is wrong behavior59
5572113394aloofnot friendly or forthcoming60
5572116234refuteprove to be wrong or false; disprove61
5572118531treatisea written work dealing formally and systematically with a subject62
5572119823sardonicgrimly mocking63
5572121877unorthodoxcontrary to what is usual, traditional, or accepted64
5572127070cynicalbelieving that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity65
5572128757fleetinglasting for a very short time66
5572132612ambivalenthaving mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone67
5572136338empiricalbased on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic68
5572138614conjecturean opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information69

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