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3128343063allocationallowance, portion, share0
3128343064asceticone who leads a life of self-denial and contemplation; absent of luxury1
3128343065beguileto deceive2
3128343066crasscoarse, unfeeling; stupid3
3128343067defrayto pay for4
3128343068dintmeans; effort5
3128344153enjoincommand; order; forbid6
3128344154envoyrepresentative or messenger7
3128344155interloperone who interferes with the affairs of others; a meddler8
3128344156vicariousperformed, suffered, or otherwise experienced by one person in place of another9
3128344157admonishto caution or advise against something; to scold mildly; to remind of a duty10
3128344171akimbowith hands on hips and elbows extending outward11
3128344934lassitudea state of diminished energy12
3128344935licentiousimmoral; unrestrained by society13
3128344936museto meditate; to consider thoughtfully14
3128344937pecuniaryrelating to money15
3128344938plightpredicament16
3128345589presumptuousassuming too much; arrogant17
3128345590subversiveintended to undermine or overthrow18
3128345591vacuousempty; silly; meaningless19
3128346115avocationa hobby20
3128346116capriciousimpulsive and unpredictable21
3128346117disparitydifference22
3128346721efficacyeffectiveness23
3128346722epistlea letter24
3128346723hospicea shelter for travelers, orphans, or the ill or destitute25
3128346724impetusa moving force, impulse, stimulus26
3128346725moribundbeing on the point of death; declining, rapidly losing all momentum in progres27
3128347095reticentreserved28
3128347096vacillateto physically sway or be indecisive29
3128347097akinrelated by blood30
3128347098corroborateto support with evidence31
3128347701inexorableinflexible; unyielding32
3128347702insipidlacking interest or flavor33
3128347703nefariouswicked, depraved, devoid of moral standards34
3128347704physiognomyfacial features35
3128348187retinuea group that attends an important person36
3128348188suppliantbeseeching37
3128348189tediumboredom38
3128348190torridvery hot, parching, burning; passionate39
3128348191affrontan insult40
3128352899blasébored because of frequent indulgence; unconcerned41
3128353721cajoleto coax, persuade through flattery or artifice; to deceive with soothing thoughts or false promises42
3128353722cholericeasily angered43
3128360519encumberto weigh down or burden (with difficulties, cares, debt, etc.); to fill up, block up, hinder44
3128360942fecklesslacking in spirit and strength; ineffective, weak; irresponsible, unreliable45
3128360943impasseblocked path; dilemma with no solution46
3128360944indolenthabitually lazy or idle47
3128360945lugubrioussorrowful; mournful; dismal48
3128360946ribaldhumorous in a vulgar way49
3128361390adulationpraise or flattery that is excessive50
3128361391censureto criticize harshly51
3128361392dissembleto present a false appearance; to disguise one's real intentions or character52
3128361393dissimulationthe act of deceiving53
3128361810drollamusing in a wry, subtle way54
3128361811expectorateto spit55
3128361812palpateto examine by touch56
3128361813peremptoryhaving the nature of a command that leaves no opportunity for debate, denial, or refusal; offensively self-assured, dictatorial; determined, resolute57
3128362502pusillanimouscowardly58
3128362503surfeitexcessive amount59
3128362504allayto lessen60
3128362505capaciousable to hold much, roomy61
3128362533diurnaldaily62
3128363066extricateto free from difficulty63
3128363067ignominiousshameful64
3128363068mitigateto soften; to lessen65
3128363803palpitatebeat rapidly66
3128363804phlegmaticcalm and unemotional in temperament67
3128363805propitiousfavorable68
3128364291prostratelying flat69
3128364292acquiesceto accept without protest; to agree or submit70
3128364293amityfriendship71
3128364848arduousdifficult72
3128364849gestalta structure, whose parts cannot stand alone73
3128364850inundateto overwhelm; to cover with water74
3128364851perjurylying under oath75
3128365375perspicuityclearness76
3128365376preposterousridiculous, senseless77
3128365399trepidationfear78
3128366173volubletalkative79
3128366707aplombconfidence80
3128366708barragea rapid, large-scale outpouring of something81
3128366709cognizantaware; conscious82
3128366710collusioncollaboration; complicity; conspiracy83
3128367208hegemonythe domination of one state or group over its allies84
3128367209nebulousvague, confused, indistinct85
3128367210paradigma model or example86
3128367211unctuousexaggeratedly or insincerely polite87
3128367868urbanerefined in manner or style, suave88
3128367869ambulatoryable to walk89
3128367870brazenbold and without shame90
3128367871dincontinued loud noise91
3128370068ennuídissatisfaction and restlessness resulting from boredom or apathy92
3128370069exonerateto clear of blame93
3128370844inscrutableincapable of being understood; impossible to see through physically94
3128370845prognosticateto predict95
3128370846schisma division; a split; a break96
3128370884seditionbehavior that promotes rebellion or civil disorder against the state97
3128371561qizenedwithered, shriveled98
3128371562austeresevere or stern in appearance; undecorated99
3128371563corpulentfat; having a large, bulky body100
3128371564derisiveexpressing contempt or ridicule101
3128371565effeminatehaving womanly traits102
3128372058jocundcheerful and lighthearted103
3128372059manifestobvious; very clear; evident104
3128372060ostentatiousshowy105
3128372061sanguineruddy; cheerfully optimistic106
3128372062stridentloud and harsh107
3128372845vehementintense, forceful, powerful108
3128372846elegiacsorrow109
3128372847fecundfertile110
3128373271fortuitiousaccidental, happening by chance; unexpected111
3128373722infirmitya weakness or ailment112
3128373723maladyillness113
3128373724nuancesomething subtle; a fine shade of meaning114
3128373757profligatecorrupt; degenerate115
3128374297remonstrancea protest116
3128374298scintillateto sparkle117
3128375050vitiateto impair the quality of, corrupt morally118
3128375076analogouscomparable119
3128375574briganda bandit, robber, outlaw, highwayman120
3128375575emissarymessenger121
3128375576felicityhappiness122
3128375577incendiarycombustible, flammable, burning easily123
3128376109magnanimousgenerous124
3128376111reparteea quick, witty reply125
3128377019ubiquitousbeing everywhere at the same time126
3128377020venerablerespected because of age127
3128377021countenancefacial expression128
3128377723depositiontestimony under oath129
3128377724discursivepassing aimlessly from one place or subject to another, rambling, roving, nomadic130
3128377725disdaincontempt131
3128377726epigrama brief and usually witty or satirical saying132
3128377727feignpretend133
3128378112laconicbrief and to the point134
3128378113mienbearing or manner, esp. as revealing one's inner state of mind135
3128378114veracityfilled with truth and accuracy136
3128378115wrytwisted, turned to one side; cleverly and often grimly humorous137
3128378116confoundconfuse138
3128378117curateto take charge of or organize139
3128378974ethereallight, airy, delicate; highly refined; suggesting what is heavenly (rather than earthbound)140
3128378975gambolto dance or skip around playfully141
3128378976mutabilitychangeability142
3128378977nascentstarting to develop; coming into existence143
3128378978nonplusedperplexed144
3128379007pedanticexcessively concerned with book learning and formal rules145
3128379472quailto draw back in fear; to lose heart or courage146
3128379474fatuousstupid; foolishly self-satisfied147
3128379899febrilefeverish148
3128379900furtivesecret, stealthy149
3128379901incredulousdisbelieving, skeptical150
3128380446interminableendless151
3128380447obliquelyslantingly; indirectly152
3128380448perniciousextremely harmful; deadly, fatal153
3128380449sardoniccynical; scornfully mocking154
3128381405ultimatumfinal proposal or statement of conditions155
3128381406writheto twist156
3128381407astuteshrewd, crafty, showing practical wisdom157
3128381408beseechbeg158
3128381409capitulatesurrender159
3128382126deprecatingexpressing disapproval160
3128382127gleanto gather bit by bit161
3128382128obfuscatedeliberately make something difficult to understand162
3128382129pathosappeal to emotion163
3128382130primevalof the first ages164
3128383116salubrioushealthful165
3128383117solicitousshowing concern or care; fearful or anxious about someone or something166
3128383118albeitalthough167
3128383119bereftdeprived168
3128383536gratisfree169
3128383537intercessionthe act of pleading on behalf of another170
3128383538lineamentsany of the features of the body, usually the face171
3128383558presagean omen172
3128384192prodigallavish; wasteful173
3128384193prolixitylong and wordy174
3128384194sinecurea well-paying job or office that requires little or no work175
3128384195visageappearance, aspect176
3128384737accordantbeing in agreement or harmony177
3128384738accoutermentspersonal clothing, accessories, or equipment178
3128384739deportmenta person's behavior or manners179
3128384740expositionnarrative device, often used at the beginning of a work that provides necessary background information about the characters and their circumstances180
3128384802impugnto call into question; to attack as false181
3128385572parapetlow wall or railing182
3128385573pertinacitystubbornness183
3128385574temperancemoderation, self-control, esp. regarding alcohol or other desires or pleasures184
3128385575viandsfood185
3128386040brevitybriefness186
3128386041copiousabundant; plentiful187
3128386043habilimentsclothing188
3128386044irksomeannoying189
3128386497ponderousweighty; slow and heavy190
3128386498scrupulouscareful; diligent; painstaking191
3128386499sundryvarious192
3128388078timorousfearful, timid193
3128388079transcendentbeyond/above the range of human experience, exceptional194
3128388080amorousloving195
3128388081benignharmless196
3128388111dissoluteloose in one's morals or behavior197
3128389182ebullientoverflowing with enthusiasm and excitement; boiling, bubbling198
3128389183entouragegroup of attendants199
3128389184extolto praise200
3128389185languiddrooping; without energy, sluggish201
3128389186resolutebold, determined; firm202
3128389213turgidswollen, bloated, filled to excess; overdecorated or excessive in language203
3128389838chasteningcorrection; a rebuke for making a mistake204
3128389839corporealhaving to do with the body205
3128389840deriveto obtain from a specified source206
3128389841dubiousdoubtful, questionable, suspect207
3128389873equivocalambiguous; intentionally misleading208
3128390721errantmistaken; straying from the proper course209
3128390722goadto urge, spur, incite to action210
3128390723languorweakness211
3128390724resplendentshining; glowing212
3128390725ruminateto meditate, think about at length213
3128391199assailto attack214
3128391200begetto give birth to; to create; to lead to; to cause215
3128391201bellicosedemonstrating aggression and willingness to fight216
3128391202delusiona false belief217
3128391648discourseconversation218
3128391649garrisonthe troops stationed in a fortress or town to defend it219
3128391650recoursehelp for a problem; solution220
3128391651tumultuousnoisy and disorderly221
3128392216vexationdiscomfort or distress222
3128392217viligantattentive223
3128392218auspiciousfavorable224
3128392219cavilquibble; make frivolous objections; find fault unnecessarily225
3128392220conducivepromoting226
3128392243emulateto copy; to try to equal or excel227
3128392803fungibleinterchangeable228
3128392804garruloustalkative229
3128392805imperiousoverbearing, arrogant; seeking to dominate; pressing, compelling230
3128392806morosegloomy231
3128393432proprietarycharacteristic of an owner of property; constituting property232
3128393433zealenthusiasm233

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