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5262234934Dearth (noun)A lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine0
5262246927Diffident (adjective)Shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved1
5262257771Facile (adjective)Easily done or attained; superficial; ready, fluent, easily shown but not sincerely felt2
5262263052Plod (verb)To walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly3
5262268809Remiss (adjective)Neglectful in performance of one's duty, careless4
5262344194Inclement (adjective)Stormy, harsh; severe in attitude or action5
5262349695Urbane (adjective)Refined in manner or style, suave6
5262355942Sojourn (noun)A temporary stay7
5262360583Redress (verb)To set right, remedy8
5262364765Precedent (noun)An example that may serve as a basis for imitation or later action9
5262371395Retrogress (verb)To move backward; to return to an earlier condition10
5262375509Impetus (noun)A moving force, impulse, stimulus11
5262378633Impervious (adjective)Not affected or hurt by; admitting of no passage or entrance12
5262381451Grimace (noun)wry face; facial distortion13
5262384371Extol (verb)To praise extravagantly14
5262387814Virulent (adjective)Extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful15
5262391136Truculent (adjective)Fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly; destructive16
5262393862Temerity (noun)Rashness; boldness17
5262396786Repose (verb)To rest; lie; place18
5262399773Accede (verb)To yield to; to assume an office or dignity19
5262404193Buffet (verb)To slap or cuff; to strike repeatedly; to drive or force with blows; to force one's way with difficulty20
5262406625Solace (noun)Comfort, relief21
5262412339Supple (adjective)bending easily; bending with agility; readily adaptable22
5262415712Venal (adjective)Open to or marked by bribery or corruption23
5262418319Discern (verb)To see clearly; recognize24

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