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5034922004KeeningA wailing lament for the dead.0
5034923626ChintzA printed cotton fabric, glazed or unglazed.1
5034927520Decrepit1. Weakened by old age; feeble; infirm. 2. Worn out by long use; dilapidated.2
5034933008Poignant1. Keenly distressing to the feelings. 2. Keen or strong in mental appeal. 3. Affecting or moving the emotions.3
5034939166Maudlin1. Tearfully or weakly emotional; foolishly sentimental. 2. Foolishly or mawkishly sentimental because of drunkenness.4
5034947958AgoraphobicA pathological fear of being in public places, often resulting in the sufferer becoming housebound.5
5034954187SojournA temporary stay.6
5034956530DupeA person who is easily deceived or fooled; gull. 2. To deceive, especially by trickery; cheat; fool.7
5034971572Verisimilitude1. The appearance or semblance of truth or reality; quality of seeming true. 2. Something that merely seems to be true or real, such as a doubtful statement.8
5034979435OpportunismThe police or practice, as in politics, business, or one's personal affairs, of adapting actions, decision,s etc., to expediency or effectiveness regardless of the sacrifices of ethical principles.9
5034991082AbortiveFailing to succeed; unsuccessful.10
5035000379Prevarication1. The act of prevaricating, or lying. 2. A false or deliberate misstatement; lie...11
5035008112Premonition1. A feeling of anticipation of or anxiety over a future event, presentiment. 2. A forewarning.12
5035014059TriceA very short time; an instant.13
5035017617BravuraA display of daring; brilliant performance.14
5035020108Incredulous1. Disinclined or indisposed to believe; skeptical. 2. Indicating or showing unbelief.15
5035027814AscertainTo find out definitely; learn with certain or assurance; determine.16
5035030746Mercurial1. Changeable; volatile; fickle; flighty. 2. Animated; lively; sprightly; quick-witted.17
5035039158Sanguine1. Cheerfully optimistic, hopeful. 2. Reddish; ruddy. 3. (In old physiology) Having blood as the predominating humor and consequently being ruddy-faced, cheerful, etc.18
5035049478Egomaniacal1. Obsessive lover for oneself and regard for one's own needs. 2. Any action dictated by this point of view.19
5035055599Wield1. To exercise (power, authority, influence, etc.), as in ruling or dominating. 2. To use (A weapon, instrument, etc.) effectively; handle or employ actively.20
5035070683Callous1. Made hard; hardened. 2. Insensitive; indifferent; unsympathetic.21
5035076689Oblivious1. Unmindful; unconscious; unaware (usually followed by of or to). 2. Forgetful; without remembrance or memory.22
5035088913Pinion1. To hold or bind (the arms) of (a person) so as to restrain or immobilize him. 2. To confine or shackle.23
5035095632PalliativeRelieving or soothing the symptoms of a disease or disorder without effecting a cure.24
5035100810DisingenuousLacking in frankness, candor, or sincerity; falsely or hypocritically ingenuous; insincere.25
5035105406DisdainfulContemptuous, insulting, scornful, haughty.26
5035110398Solicitous1. Anxious or concerned (usually followed by about, for, etc., or a clause). 2. Anxiously desirous. 3. Eager (usually followed by an infinitive). 4. Careful or particular.27
5035122077LudicrousAbsurd or incongruous to the point of provoking ridicule or laughter.28
5035126032Jaded1. Dulled or satiated by overindulgence. 2. Worn out or wearied, as by overwork or overuse. 3. Dissipated.29
5035132877VerbatimIn exactly the same words; word for word.30
5035134731Scathing1. Bitterly severe, as a remark. 2. Harmful, injurious, or searing.31
5035139046Repertoire1. The list of dramas, operas, parts, pieces, etc., that a company, actor, singer, or the like, is prepared to preform. 2. The entire stock of works existing in a particular artistic field. 3. The entire stock of skills, techniques, or devices used in a particular field or occupation.32
5035157168VenerableCommanding respect because of great age or impressive dignity.33
5035160212Debonair1. Courteous, gracious, and having a sophisticated charm. 2. Jaunty; carefree; sprightly.34

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