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3686391720AnecdoteA short story about a real incident or person0
3686391721Conceita fanciful expression in writing or speech; an elaborate metaphor.1
3686391722Hyperboleexaggerated statement2
3686391723Qualifiera word or phrase, especially an adjective, used to attribute a quality to another word3
3686391724Adversitydifficulties; misfortune.4
3686391725Arduousinvolving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring5
3686391726Deputationa group of people appointed to undertake a mission or take part in a formal process on behalf of a larger group6
3686391727Dexterityskill in performing tasks, especially with the hand7
3686391728Dormanthaving normal physical functions suspended or slowed down for a period of time8
3686391729EffeminaciesCharacteristics associated more with females than males9
3686391730Elicitevoke or draw out10
3686391731Feignpretend to be affected by11
3686391732Gesticulationa gesture, especially a dramatic one, used instead of speaking or to emphasize one's words12
3686391733ImpedeTo delay or prevent13
3686391734InsalubriousUnhealthy14
3686391735Jocularfond of or characterized by joking; humorous or playful15
3686391736Physiognomya person's facial features or expression16
3686391737PotentatesMonarch or ruler17
3686391738Sagacityhaving or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment18
3686391739SteadThe role that someone or something should have or fill19
3686391740Uncouthlacking sophistication20
3686391741UngainlyAwkward; clumsy21
3686391742Vicissitudesa change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant22

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