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11205752642ObsequiousSubservient; eager to listen and to please others to an extensive degree; behaving in the manner of a slave0
11205795988PenultimateNext to last in importance1
11205818022Quid Pro QuoA fair exchange of assets or services; a favor given in return for something equal in value2
11205831774RepleteAbundantly provided; complete3
11205841081SanguineAccepting of many circumstances with good cheer and a positive attitude4
11205861695TepidCharacterized by a lack of enthusiasm5
11205868247UnctuousPossessing and untrustworthy or dubious nature; characterized by an insincere manner6
11205894695VicissitudesThe constant change of one's situation or condition, common throughout life7
11205913122WantonLoose, lascivious, and lewd8
11205935178YeomanPertaining to or one who performs arduous tasks in a loyal and workmanlike manner9
11206445984ZeitgeistThe prevailing viewpoints, attitudes, and beliefs of a given generation or period in history10
11206461665Ad NauseamSomething that goes on and on, or is done over and over again, to ridiculous, even sickening degree11
11206501658BourgeoisPertaining or relating to the middle class, as opposed to the upper class or royalty on one end and the peasants or common laborers on the other12
11206559055ColloquialInformal, conversational, everyday language13
11206570505DiffidentTo be uncertain or unsure about a making a decision or taking an action; to lack confidence and boldness14
11206602741EgregiousA serious mistake or offense, often with dire consequences15
11206616146FastidiousTo be particular about things, particularly good house keeping and personal hygiene; to place great importance on even the smallest of details16
11206654874GregariousAn extrovert; an outgoing person; one who is friendly and cheerful in nature17
11206687835Hoi PolloiA pejoritve term used to describe the masses or the common people18
11206722469InscrutableMysterious and not easy to understand19

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