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6593254393HEDONISMa system that evaluates the pursuit of pleasure as the highest good0
6593254394TENUOUSthin or slender; lacking a sound basis as reasoning1
6593254395BOMBASTspeech too pompous for an occasion2
6593254396CURTAILto cut short3
6593254397OBSCUREnot clear or plain; vague, or uncertain4
6593254398OBFUSCATEto confuse, bewilder, or stupefy5
6593254399DECORUMpropriety in manners and conduct6
6593254400OBSTINATEfirmly and unreasonably adhering to one's purpose, opinion7
6593254401OBDURATEunmoved by persuasion, pity, or tender feelings; unyielding.8
6593254402UNCTUOUSunpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech; oily9
6593254403INGRATIATEgain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts10
6593254404EQUIVOCATEto use unclear expressions usually to avoid commitment or to mislead11
6593254405RETICENTintentionally silent; reserved12
6593254406ACCOLADEany award, honor, or laudatory notice13
6593254407PORTEND (verb)to indicate in advance14
6593254408PORTENT (noun)an indication or omen of something about to happen15
6593254409ESOTERICunderstandable by only an enlightened inner circle16
6593254410TORPIDsluggish inactivity; lethargic indifference17
6593254411ABASEto reduce or lower, as in rank, office, reputation, or estimation (suggests loss of prestige or dignity)18
6593254412DEGRADEto reduce or lower, as in rank, office, reputation, or estimation (suggests humiliation)19
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