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5567793480HEDONISMa system that evaluates the pursuit of pleasure as the highest good0
5567793481TENUOUSthin or slender; lacking a sound basis as reasoning1
5567793482BOMBASTspeech too pompous for an occasion2
5567793483CURTAILto cut short3
5567793484OBSCUREnot clear or plain; vague, or uncertain4
5567793485OBFUSCATEto confuse, bewilder, or stupefy5
5567793486DECORUMpropriety in manners and conduct6
5567793487OBSTINATEfirmly and unreasonably adhering to one's purpose, opinion7
5567793488OBDURATEunmoved by persuasion, pity, or tender feelings; unyielding.8
5567793489UNCTUOUSunpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech; oily9
5567793490INGRATIATEgain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts10
5567793491EQUIVOCATEto use unclear expressions usually to avoid commitment or to mislead11
5567793492RETICENTintentionally silent; reserved12
5567793493ACCOLADEany award, honor, or laudatory notice13
5567793494PORTEND (verb)to indicate in advance14
5567793495PORTENT (noun)an indication or omen of something about to happen15
5567793496ESOTERICunderstandable by only an enlightened inner circle16
5567793497TORPIDsluggish inactivity; lethargic indifference17
5567793498ABASEto reduce or lower, as in rank, office, reputation, or estimation (suggests loss of prestige or dignity)18
5567793499DEGRADEto reduce or lower, as in rank, office, reputation, or estimation (suggests humiliation)19
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