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11827539097bellwethern. a person or thing that assumes the leadership or forefront.0
11827546748diaphanousadj. very sheer and light; almost completely transparent1
11827562339Ludditen. a person opposed to increased industrialization or new technology2
11827569079panoplyn. a complete or impressive collection of things3
11827571598austere(adj.) severe or stern in manner; without adornment or luxury, simple, plain; harsh or sour in flavor4
11827577046opprobrium(n.) disgrace arising from shameful conduct; contempt, reproach5
11827579803lagniappen. an extra or unexpected gift or gratuity6
11827583159Zeitgeist(n.) - the spirit of the time7
11827586047ekev. to supplement; to manage to make a living with difficulty; to use frugally8
11827599081gravitasadj. great or very dignified seriousness9
11827606597excoriatev. to criticize severely10
11827611154miasman. a dangerous, foreboding, or deathlike influence or atmosphere.11
11827627113venerableadj. respected because of age12
11827641599abecedariann. beginner13
11827657805Crepuscularadj. pertaining to twilight14
11827664902PetrichorThe smell of earth after rain.15
11827702969cadgev. to beg; sponge16
11827708026pithn. the essential or central part17
11827714204teem(v.) to become filled to overflowing; to be present in large quantities18
11827717813floutv. to mock, treat with contempt19

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