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112660518Drollcomical in an odd or whimsical manner
112660519Derideto mock contemptuously
112660520DenigrateTo attack the reputation of or deny importance
112660521VicariousPerformed, suffered, or otherwise experienced by one person in place of another
112660522ephemeralenduring a very short time
112660523sagaciousof keen and farsighted penetration and judgement; wise
112660524vitiateto make faulty or defective
112660525ignominious(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
112660526trenchantKeen; vigorously effective and articulate
112660527salientprojecting beyond a line, sureface, or level/standing out conspicously
112660528inveteratefirmly established, long-standing; habitual
112660529parsimoniousexcessively unwilling to spend
112660530appellationname; title
112660531audaciousdisposed to venture or take risks
112660532idyllicpleasing or picturesque in natural simplicity
112660533hectoringBullying
112660534volublemarked by a ready flow of speech
112660535tenebrousShut off from light;dark
112660536mesmerizingto subject to mesmerism;hypnotise
112660537supercilioushaving or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
112660538salaciousarousing or appealing to sexual desire or imagination
120514181piousdevoutly religious distinct from the profane
120514182vacuityan empty space
120514183dissolutelacking restraint, marked by indulgence in things
120514184clandestinemarked by, held in, or conducted with secrecy
120514185stalwartmarked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit
120514186pedanticnarrowly, stodgily, and often ostentatiously learned; pedestrian
120514187idiosyncrasypeculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality
120514188minatoryhaving a menacing quality
120514189execrationthe act of cursing or denouncing
120514190lurida causing horror or revulsion
120514191proximitythe quality or state of being close
123240873insularcharacteristic of an isolated people
123240874imperiousable to deal authoritatively with affairs
123240875harbingerone that pioneers in or initiates a major change
123240876deprecatebelittle
123240877fawnto court favor by a cringing or flattering manner
123240878didacticdesigned or intended to teach
123240879capriciousgoverned or characterized by caprice : IMPULSIVE
123240880meritoriousdeserving of honor or esteem
123240881epitheta characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing
123240882arabesquean elaborate or intricate pattern
123240883meticulousmarked by extreme or excessive care in the consideration or treatment of details

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