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9117923841RapierQuick and incisive. A sharp-pointed sword used for thrusting.0
9117923842AcuitySharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing.1
9117927537RuminateThink deeply about something.2
9117928341SycophantAttempting to win favor from influential people by flattery; A servile self-seeking flatterer.3
9117932357NuanceA subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound.4
9117932358RecidivateTo return to a previous pattern of behavior; relapse; return; deteriorate; degenerate5
9117936673PotentateOne who has the power and position to rule over others. A monarch or ruler; despot; autocrat6
9117936674NascentRecently coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential. Not yet fully developed; emerging7
9117941892SurreptitiousKept secret, particularly because it would not be approved of.8
9117941893PeevishEasily irritated, particularly by unimportant things.9
9117944569MisogynousOf or characterized by a hatred of women; sexist10
9117944570LudditeA person opposed to increased industrialization or new technology, and is often someone who is incompetent when using new technology.11
9117949316ConflateCombine two or more texts, ideas, etc. into one.12
9117954759MachinateEngage in plots and intrigues; scheming13
9117954760UtenableNot able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection; illogical; unsound14
9117958121EpiceneHaving characteristics of both sexes or no characteristics of either sex; of indeterminate sex.15
9117958122BoorishResembling or characteristic of a boor; rude and clumsy in behavior.16
9117960305PenitentFeeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentant; abject; atoning17
9117962578MellifluousSweet or musical; pleasant to hear.18
9117967009PeripateticTraveling from place to place, esp. working or based in various places for relatively short periods.19
9117967010CanardA false or unfounded rumor or story.20
9117971866PeckishIll-tempered; irritable21

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