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4290338180abstemious adj.characterized by abstinence and self-discipline0
4290339053censurable adj.deserving of blame or correction1
4290342464contingent adj. n.-likely but not certain to happen, possible -a representative group forming part of a larger body2
4290344611corroborate v.to confirm, make more certain, bolster, substantiate, verify3
4290347279denizen n.an inhabitant, resident*;* one who frequents a place4
4290349109discursive adj.passing aimlessly from one place or subject to another, rambling, roving, nomadic5
4290351086disseminate v.to scatter or spread widely6
4290352151dowdy adj.poorly dressed, shabby*;* lacking smartness and good taste7
4290353427florid adj.highly colored, reddish*;* excessively ornate, showy8
4290355481foist v.to impose by fraud*;* to pass off as worthy or genuine9
4290357769gauche adj.awkward, lacking in social graces, tactless, clumsy10
4290359390heresy n.an opinion different from accepted belief11
4290360386inculcate v.to impress on the mind by repetition, teach persistently and earnestly12
4290362825palpable adj.capable of being touched or felt*;* easily seen, heard, or recognized13
4290364332perceptive adj.having sympathetic insight of understanding, capable of keen appreciation14
4290365979pernicious adj.extremely harmful*;* deadly, fatal15
4290366897salient adj. n.-prominent, standing out, conspicuous -a projection or bulge, a land form that, projects upward or outward16
4290369783satiate v. adj.-to satisfy completely -full, satisfied17
4290371934sear v.to char or scorch the surface of*;* to make or become dry and withered18
4290372455specious adj.deceptive, apparently good or valid but lacking real merit19

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