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4043055339brazenshameless or impudent0
4043056847compunctiona feeling of uneasiness or anxiety of the conscience caused by regret1
4043059992dina loud, confusing noise2
4043061043edicta proclamation, decree, or command3
4043062698indiscretionlack of discretion; indiscreet act of remark4
4043064413perquisitegratuity or tip; advantage or benefit5
4043066861sepulchera tomb, grave, or burial place6
4043068249suppliantexpressive of a plea7
4043069198tumultnoise caused by a crowd; disorder8
4043072799maraudingin search of things to steal or people to attack9
4043075698admonishto caution or advise against10
4043077444akimbowith hand on hip and elbow bent outward11
4043079232lassitudeweariness of body or mind from strain; lack of energy12
4043081601licentiousunrestrained, lewd13
4043082724museinfluence, source of inspiration14
4043085734pecuniaryof or relating to money15
4043086673plighta condition, situation, or state, especially an unfavorable or unfortunate one16
4043090003presumptuousshowing readiness to presume by saying or doing something without permission17
4043095180subversivetending to overthrow or undermine an existing system18
4043096132vacuouswithout contents; empty; lacking ideas or intelligence19
4043104199avocationa hobby or minor occupation20
4043110705callousshowing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others21
4043112275capricioussusceptible to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood of behavior22
4043130289disparitya great difference23
4043113860efficacythe ability to produce a desired or intended result24
4043114890epistlea letter, poem, or other literary work in the form of a letter or series of letters25
4043117136hospicea home providing care for the sick, especially the terminally ill26
4043119948impetusthe force or energy with which a body moves; the force that makes something happen27
4043121445moribundat the point of death28
4043122745vacillateto alternate or waver between different opinions or actions; to be indecisive29
4043141392akinof similar character; related by blood30
4043142310corroborateto confirm or give support to31
4043143703inexorableimpossible to prevent32
4043143704insipidlacking flavor; lacking vigor or interest33
4043145262nefariouswicked or criminal34
4043146723physiognomya person's facial features or expression35
4043147957retinuea group of advisers, assistants, or others accompanying an important person36
4043149902tediumthe state of being tedious (tiresome or monotonous)37
4043151800torridvery hot and dry; full of difficulty38
4043155823affrontan action or remark that causes outrage39
4043156972blaséunimpressed or indifferent to something because one has experienced or seen it so often before40
4043159486cajoleto persuade someone to do something by consistent coaxing or flattery41
4043162709cholericbad-tempered or irritable42
4043162710encumberto restrict or burden in such a way that free action or movement is difficult43
4043164309fecklesslacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible44
4043165630impassea situation in which no progress is possible45
4043166959indolentwanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy46
4043168953lugubriouslooking or sounding sad and dismal47
4043170108ribaldreferring to sexual matters in an amusingly rude way48
4086895071adulationexcessive admiration or praise49
4086898871censureto formally express severe disapproval50
4086899896dissembleto conceal one's true feelings, motives, or beliefs51
4086900761dissimulationthe concealment of one's true feelings, motives, or beliefs52
4086902162drollamusing in an odd way53
4086903501expectorateto cough or spit out phlegm from the throat or lungs54
4086904315palpateto examine by touch, especially for medical purposes55
4086904376peremptoryleaving no opportunity for denial or refusal; assertive56
4086908237pusillanimouslacking courage, cowardly57
4086909235surfeitan excessive amount58
4218539149allayto diminish or put at rest59
4218540491capacioushaving a lot of space inside60
4218541849didacticintended to teach; in the manner of a teacher61
4218543454diurnalof or during the day62
4218545494ignominiousdeserving or causing public disgrace or shame63
4218546943mitigateto make less severe, serious, or painful64
4218548314palpitatebeat rapidly, strongly, or irregularly; shake or tremble65
4218552127phlegmatichaving an unemotional and calm disposition66
4218553356propitiousfavorable with a good chance of success67
4218555304prostrateto reduce to extreme physical weakness68
4233758172acquiesceto accept something reluctantly but without protest69
4233758173amitya friendly relationship70
4233758174arduousinvolving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring71
4233758175gestaltan organized whole that is perceived as more than the sum of its parts72
4233759695inundateto overwhelm (someone) with things or people to be dealt with73
4233759696perjurythe offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after having taken an oath or affirmation74
4233761152perspicuityclearness or lucidity, as of a statement75
4233761153preposterouscontrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous76
4233761154trepidationa feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen77
4233761155volublespeaking or spoken incessantly and fluently78
4279519441alacritybrisk and cheerful readiness79
4279519442aplombself-confidence or assurance, especially when in a demanding situation80
4279519443barrageto bombard (someone) with something81
4279519444cognizanthaving knowledge or being aware of82
4279520904collusionsecret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy in order to cheat or deceive others83
4279520905deleteriouscausing harm or damage84
4279520906hegemonyleadership or dominance by one country or social group over others85
4279520907paradigma typical example or pattern of something; a model86
4279522246unctuousexcessively or ingratiatingly flattering87
4279522247urbanesuave, courteous, and refined in manner88
4335512215ambulatoryrelating to or adapted for walking89
4335512216churlishrude in a mean-spirited way90
4335514345diffidentmodest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence91
4335518437ennuia feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement92
4335518438inscrutableimpossible to understand or interpret93
4335520897prognosticateto foretell of94
4335520898schisma split or division between strongly opposed sections or parties95
4335520899seditionconduct or speech inciting people to rebel against the authority of a state or monarch96
4335523847wizenedshriveled or wrinkled with age97

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