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2958542172AnimadversionAn unfavorable or censorious comment0
2958542190Avidshowing great enthusiasm for or interest in1
2958545075Brackishslightly salt; having a salty or briny flavor2
2958545076Celerityswiftness; speed3
2958548711Covenantan agreement, usually formal, between two or more persons to do or not do something specified4
2958548712Deviousdeparting from the most direct way; circuitous; indirect5
2958550382Gambitany maneuver by which one seeks to gain an advantage6
2958550383Histrionicof or relating to actors or acting.7
2958553147Hoydena boisterous, bold, and carefree girl; a tomboy8
2958553148Invidiouscalculated to create ill will or resentment or give offense; hateful9
2958554851Maelstroma large, powerful, or violent whirlpool10
2958554879Myopicunable or unwilling to act prudently; shortsighted11
2958556534Overtopen to view or knowledge; not concealed or secret12
2958556535Pejorativehaving a disparaging, derogatory, or belittling effect or force13
2958558390Propoundto put forward or offer for consideration, acceptance, or adoption; set forth; propose14
2958558391Proprietyconformity to established standards of good or proper behavior or manners15
2958562873Sacrilegethe violation or profanation of anything sacred or held sacred16
2958562874Summarilyin a prompt or direct manner; immediately; straightaway17
2958562875Supplianta person making a humble plea to someone in power or authority.18
2958564440Talismana stone, ring, or other object, engraved with figures or characters supposed to possess occult powers and worn as an amulet or charm.19
2958566783Tremulouscharacterized by trembling, as from fear, nervousness, or weakness20
2958576265Undulateto move with a sinuous or wavelike motion; display a smooth rising-and-falling or side-to-side alternation of movement:21

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