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10575277973allocation1. The action or process of allocating or distributing something (Noun)0
10575277974ascetic1. Characterized by or suggesting the practice of severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence (Adj) 2. A person who practices severe self-discipline and abstention (Noun)1
10575277975beguile1. Charm or enchant, sometimes in a deceptive way (Verb)2
10575277976crass1. Lacking sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence (Adj)3
10575277977defray1. Provide money to pay (Verb)4
10575277978dint1. An impression or hollow in a surface (Noun) 2. Mark with impressions or hollows (Verb)5
10575277979enjoin1. Instruct or urge (someone) to do something (Verb)6
10575277980envoy1. A messenger or representative, especially one on a diplomatic mission (Noun)7
10575277981interloper1. A person who becomes involved in a place or situation where they are not wanted or are considered not to belong (Noun)8
10575277982vicarious1. Experienced in the imagination through the feelings or actions of another person (Adj)9
10623168408admonish(v.) to caution or advise against something; to scold mildly; to remind of a duty10
10623168409akimbo(adj.) - with hands on hips and elbows extending outward11
10623168410lassitude(n.) weariness of body or mind, lack of energy12
10623171134licentious(adj.) - promiscuous and unprincipled in sexual matters13
10623171135muse(n.) - a person or personified force who is the source of inspiration for a creative artist (v.) - be absorbed in thought; say to oneself in a thoughtful manner; gaze thoughtfully at14
10623171136pecuniary(adj.) consisting of or measured in money; of or related to money15
10623173109plight(n.) a sorry condition or state; (v.) to pledge, promise solemnly16
10623173110presumptuous(adj.) - failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate, crossing the line17
10623173111subversive(adj.) intended to undermine or overthrow; (n.) one who advocates or attempts to undermine a political system18
10623175196vacuous(adj.) - having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless19
11038030333avocation(n.) a hobby or minor occupation20
11038036602capricious(adj.) given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior21
11038041790disparityinequality; difference22
11038041791efficacythe ability to produce a desired or intended result23
11038046029epistlea letter or literary composition in letter form24
11038049960hospicea shelter for travelers, orphans, or the ill or destitute25
11038052775impetusa moving force, impulse, stimulus26
11038052776moribund(adj.) dying, on the way out27
11038056645reticentnot revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily28
11038056646vacillate(v.) to swing indecisively from one idea or course of action to another; to waver weakly in mind or will29
11038064133akin(adj.) related by blood; having similar qualities or character30
11038064134corroborate(v.) to confirm, make more certain, bolster, substantiate, verify31
11038067497inexorableimpossible to stop or prevent32
11038067499insipidlacking flavor; dull; not at all stimulating33
11038070340nefarious(adj.) wicked, depraved, devoid of moral standards34
11038070382physiognomya person's facial features or expression, especially when regarded as indicative of character or ethnic origin.35
11038078013retinuea group of advisers, assistants, or others accompanying an important person36
11038082169suppliant(adj.) asking humbly and earnestly; (n.) one who makes a request humbly and earnestly, a petitioner, suitor37
11038082170tediumdullness; monotony; boredom38
11038084500torridvery hot and dry39

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