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3575527996Envoynoun a messenger or representative who the government sends to deal with other governments0
3575532905DefrayVerb provide money to pay1
3575533883AllocationNoun -The action or process of allocating or distributing something -divide out2
3575535449AdulationNoun -Obsequious flattery -excessive admiration or praise3
3575537683PresumptuousAdj. -Failing to observe limits of what is permitted or appropriate -so confident it's rude4
3575541175PecuniaryAdj. -of relating to, or consisting of money5
3575544516MuseNoun -A woman, or force personified as a woman, who is the source of inspiration for a creative artist6
3575546840InitiativeNoun -The ability to assess and initiate things independently7
3575548595AvocationNoun -A hobby or minor occupation -enjoy it so much you do it a lot8
3575549799CapriciousAdj. -Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior9
3575551950HospiceNoun -A home providing care for the sick, especially the terminally ill10
3575555032RisqueAdj. -Slightly indecent or liable to shock; especially by being sexually sugestive11
3575557016IndolentAdj. -Wanting to avoid activity or exertion -lazy12
3575558233InsipidAdj. -Lacking flavor -boring13
3575559293CorroborateVerb -Confirm or give support to -back up14
3575561555Suppliant(adj.) asking humbly and earnestly; (n.) one who makes a request humbly and earnestly, a petitioner, suitor15
3575562732Torrid(adj.) Very hot and dry; passionate16
3575564441Cajole(v.) to coax, persuade through flattery or artifice; to deceive with soothing thoughts or false promises17
3575566032Surfeit(n) excessive amount18
3575566033Guffawverb: laugh boisterously19
3575566740Deemverb: regard or consider in a specified way; to judge something20
3575571497Fiasco(n.) complete failure in a humiliating way21
3575574361Perjury(n.) Lying under oath22
3575576545Perposterous(adj.) Contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous23
3575578769Parody(n.) A work that closely imitates the style or content of another with the specific aim of comic effect and/or ridicule.24

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