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5741279767acuity n.sharpness (particularly of the mind or senses)0
5741282500delineate v.to portray, sketch, or describe in accurate and vivid detail1
5741291316depraved adj.marked by evil and corruption, devoid of moral principles2
5741294052enervate v.to weaken or lessen the mental, moral, or physical vigor of3
5741301692esoteric adj.intended for or understood by only a select few, private, secret4
5741314683fecund adj.fruitful in offspring or vegetation5
5741318320fiat n.an arbitrary order or decree6
5741320525figment n.a fabrication of the mind7
5741320526garner v.to acquire as the result of effort; to gather and store away, as for future use8
5741326588hallow v.to set apart as holy or sacred, sanctify, consecrate; to honor greatly, revere9
5741341996idiosyncrasy n.a peculiarity that serves to distinguish or identify10
5741344358ignominy n.shame and disgrace11
5741344359mundane adj.concerned with what is ordinary12
5741347549nuance n.a subtle or slight variation (as in color, meaning, quality), delicate gradation or shade of difference13
5741359884overweening adj.conceited, presumptuous; excessive, immoderate14
5741362592penchant n.a strong attraction or inclination15
5741364591reputed adjaccording to reputation or general belief16
5741366805sophistry n.reasoning that seems plausible but is actually unsound17
5741370689sumptuous adj.costly, rich, magnificent18
5741372597ubiquitous adj.present or existing everywhere19

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