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7726440284ameliorate(v.) to improve, make better, correct a flaw or shortcoming0
7726451193aplombpoise, assurance, great self-confidence; perpendicularity1
7726460430bombasticpompous or overblown in language or full of high sounding2
7726469530callowimmature, inexperienced, not fully developed3
7726480588drivelsaliva or mucus flowing from the mouth or nose, nonsense; foolishness; V: talk nonsense4
7726484644epitome(n.) a summary, condensed account; an instance that represents a larger reality5
7726484665exhort(v.) to urge strongly, advise earnestly6
7726487158ex officioby virtue of holding a certain office7
7726489680infringeto violate, trespass, go beyond recognized bounds8
7726489681ingratiateTo make oneself agreeable and thus gain favorable acceptance by others9
7726493560interloperone who moves in where he or she is not wanted or has no right to be, an intruder10
7726495371intrinsicbelonging naturally; essential11
7726499011inveighto make a violent attack in words, express strong disapproval12
7726500437lassitude(n.) weariness of body or mind, lack of energy13
7726500438millenniuma period of 1,000 years; a period of great joy14
7726502536occultsecret, hidden from view supernatural15
7726504655permeateto spread through, penetrate, soak through16
7726504656stringentstrict, severe; rigorously or urgently binding or compelling; sharp or bitter to the taste17
7726506676surmiseto think or infer without certain or strong evidence; conjecture; guess18
7726563487precipitateto fall as moisture; to cause or bring about suddenly; to hurl down from great heights; to give distinct form to; excessive haste19

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