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2206284617saturnine(adj) broodingly and sullenly unhappy0
2206289011blandishment(n) excessive, ingratiating praise1
2206292463imbroglio(n) a difficult or intricate situation, a confused heap, a tangle2
2206295691adamant(adj) firmly, often unreasonably immovable in purpose or will3
2206298649penury(n) the condition of being extremely poor4
2206300856funereal(adj) of or relating to a funeral, appropriate for a funeral5
2206302214ethereal(adj) so light and insubstantial as to resemble air or a thin film6
2206305975eschew(v) to keep away from7
2206310232curmudgeon(n) an ill-tempered person full of resentment and stubborn notion8
2206312546codicil(n) a supplement or appendix to a will9
2206315849benison(n) a blessing10
2206317620aplomb(n) a stable, calm state of the emotions; a firm belief in one's own powers11
2206322173archaic(adj) of a style or method formerly in vogue; belonging to or existing in times long past12
2206324996billious(adj) relating to gastric distress caused by a disorder of the liver or gallbladder; appearing affected by these disorders; bile colored; having a peevish disposition13
2206332097bedizen(v) to ornament or dress in a showy or gaudy manner14
2206333353abjure(v) to disavow irrevocably and usually formally15
2206335837didactic(adj) teaching morality; inclined to teach or moralize excessively16
2206339394candor(n) frankness or sincerity of expressions; freedom from prejudice, impartiality17
2206348715encomium(n) an expression of warm approval18
2206351917biennial(adj) occurring every two years19
2206537604austerity(n) the fact or condition of being rigorous and unsparing20
2206539103efficacious(adj) producing or able to produce a desired effect21
2206545068exacerbate(v) to increase the severity, violence, or bitterness of22
2206551952explate(v) to make amends or reparation for23
2206570446indigent(n) an impoverished person; (adj) having little or no money24
2206574242meretricious(adj) tastelessly showy25
2206576511impecunious(adj) having little or no money or wealth26
2206582028licentious(adj) lacking in moral restraint27
2206585230obdurate(adj) completely lacking in compassion; immovable28
2206606254adjudicate(v) to make a decision about after deliberation, as in a court of law29
2206615458precipitate(v) to put down, especially in layers, by a natural process; to engender30
2206618021obeisance(n) an inclination of the head or body; great respect or high public esteem accorded as a right or as due31
2206622675onerous(adj) requiring great or extreme bodily, mental, or spiritual strength32
2206644592auspicious(adj) signaling future success33
2206651209debility(n) the condition of being infirm or physically weak34
2206653156concomitant(n) one that accompanies another; (adj) occurring or existing with35
2206661332dessicate(v) to make or become free of moisture; to make or become no longer active or productive36
2206662979heterogeneous(adj) consisting of a number of different kinds37
2206664425patriarch(n) a man who rules a family, clan, or tribe38
2206670574opprobrious(adj) of, relating to, or characterized by verbal abuse; meriting shame39

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