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5567019321HEDONISMa system that evaluates the pursuit of pleasure as the highest good0
5567019322TENUOUSthin or slender; lacking a sound basis as reasoning1
5567019323BOMBASTspeech too pompous for an occasion2
5567019324CURTAILto cut short3
5567019325OBSCUREnot clear or plain; vague, or uncertain4
5567019326OBFUSCATEto confuse, bewilder, or stupefy5
5567019327DECORUMpropriety in manners and conduct6
5567019328OBSTINATEfirmly and unreasonably adhering to one's purpose, opinion7
5567019329OBDURATEunmoved by persuasion, pity, or tender feelings; unyielding.8
5567019330UNCTUOUSunpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech; oily9
5567019331INGRATIATEgain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts10
5567019332EQUIVOCATEto use unclear expressions usually to avoid commitment or to mislead11
5567019333RETICENTintentionally silent; reserved12
5567019334ACCOLADEany award, honor, or laudatory notice13
5567019335PORTEND (verb)to indicate in advance14
5567019336PORTENT (noun)an indication or omen of something about to happen15
5567019337ESOTERICunderstandable by only an enlightened inner circle16
5567019338TORPIDsluggish inactivity; lethargic indifference17
5567019339ABASEto reduce or lower, as in rank, office, reputation, or estimation (suggests loss of prestige or dignity)18
5567019340DEGRADEto reduce or lower, as in rank, office, reputation, or estimation (suggests humiliation)19

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