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2164613298Chastento chastise or correct; subdue0
2164614062Denouementan outcome or solution; the unraveling of a plot1
2164614703FickleLikely to change on a whim or without apparent reason2
2164615436Libertinea free thinker, usually used disparagingly; one without moral restraint3
2164617178Sagea person of wisdom4
2164627495Satyra half-human, half-goat; a lecherous man5
2164628258UrbaneRefined in manner or style, elegant6
2164628799RusticCharacteristic of charming, unspoiled countryside and the simple, rural life7
2164629481Wilyclever; deceptive8
2164630206VestigeA remaining bit of something; a last trace9
2164630900Expositorythe purpose of the author is to inform, explain, describe, or define his or her subject to the reader.10
2164631886Neophytenovice; beginner11
2164633311Lassitudeweariness of body or mind, lack of energy12
2164634611ProsodyAppropriate expression when reading. Includes pitch (intonation), loudness, stressing phrases, etc.13
2164635102FiscalA government policy for dealing with the budget (especially with taxation and borrowing)14
2164637166Precisa brief summary of the main points and ideas of a piece of writing or speech15
2164644249BaroqueAn artistic style of the seventeenth century characterized by complex forms, bold ornamentation, and contrasting elements16
2164645579Burlesqueludicrous parody or grotesque caricature; humorous and provocative stage show17
2164646025Chutzpahbrazen, audacious behavior that is admired, but sometimes rude. Gutsy.18
2164647376MenschA person of integrity and honor.19

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