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3460876495brouhahaa confused hodgepodge of sounds, hubbub; an uproar or commotion that goes far beyond what is justified0
3460879897cloyto spoil or destroy an appetite by too much indulgence, especially in sweet or rich things; to glut, satiate1
3460884241demeanorthe way a person behaves, overall impression made by comportment, manner, etc2
3460890771deferencecourteous yielding to the wishes and ideas of another person; great respect marked by submission, as to a superior3
3460895804enigmaticpuzzling, perplexing, not easily understood, mysterious4
3460899113definitiveconclusive, final, representing the limit of what can be done5
3460900856bumptiousoffensively self-assertive; excessively and arrogantly self-confident6
3460903578cholericeasily made angry, bad-tempered7
3460906105bulwarka strong defense or protection, a solid wall-like structure for defense8
3460908521curtailto cut short, bring to a halt or end sooner than expected; to reduce9
3460913461adamantfirm in purpose or opinion, unyielding; an extremely hard substance10
3460917918profligategiven over to dissipation and self-indulgence, immoral; recklessly extravagant; a person given to self-indulgent and wild spending11
3460921798mawkishexcessively and objectionably sentimental; sickening12
3460925281thwartto oppose successfully, prevent, frustrate, foil13
3460927724onussomething that is heavy or burdensome; a stigma, blame14
3460929355requisiteneeded, necessary, regarded as essential or indispensable15
3460932230mollifyto soften, make gentle; to calm, allay; reduce in intensity16
3460936421sartorialof or pertaining to a tailor or his work; having to do with clothes or dress17
3460939131presentimenta vague sense of approaching misfortune18
3460943670impromptuwithout preparation, offhand, suddenly or hastily done19
3460946199forbearancetolerance and self-control, patience; act of refraining from something, abstinence20
3460949179remitto send or hand in (as money), to cancel (as penalty), forgive, pardon; to lessen, diminish21
3469957108discordantdisagreeing or incongruous; (of sounds) harsh and jarring because of a lack of harmony.22

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