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8038575593brazenbold and without shame0
8038581527compunctiona feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad.1
8038596134dina loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise2
8038601273edictan official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority3
8038606534indiscretionbehavior or speech that displays a lack of good judgement4
8038620611perquisitesa thing regarded as a special right or privilege enjoyed as a result of one's position5
8038633971sepulchera small room or monument, cut in rock or built of stone, in which a dead person is laid or buried6
8038636765supplianta person making a humble plea to someone in power or authority7
8038641156tumultconfusion or disorder8
8038646951maraudinggoing about in search of things to steal or people to attack9
8038652152admonishwarn or reprimand someone firmly10
8038659271akimbowith hands on the hips and elbows turned outward11
8038666325lassitudea state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy12
8038672960licentiouspromiscuous and unprincipled in sexual matters13
8038679229museeach of nine goddesses, the daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne, who preside over the arts and sciences OR a person or personified force who is the source of inspiration for a creative artist14
8038690226pecuniaryrelating to or consisting of money15
8038695942plighta dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation16
8038701344presumptuous(of a person or their behavior) failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate17
8038709816subversiveseeking or intended to disrupt an established system or institution18
8038718939vacuoushaving or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless19
8038723575avocationa hobby or minor occupation20
8038728562callousshowing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others21
8038734407capriciousgiven to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior22
8038738567disparitya great difference23
8038742729efficacythe ability to produce a desired or intended result24
8038747363epistlethe ability to produce a desired or intended result25
8038758200hospicea home providing care for the sick, especially the terminally ill26
8038764784impetusthe force that makes something happen or happen more quickly27
8038775870moribund(of a person) at the point of death28
8038784149vacillatealternate or waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive29
8038790985akinof similar character, related30
8038797622corroborateconfirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding)31
8038801951inexorableimpossible to stop or prevent32
8038806148insipidlacking flavor or lacking vigor or interest33
8038813309nefariouswicked or criminal34
8038821600physiognomya person's facial features or expression, especially when regarded as indicative of character or ethnic origin35
8038826914retinuea group of advisers, assistants, or others accompanying an important person36
8038832018supplianta person making a humble plea to someone in power or authority37
8038842991tediumthe state of being tiresome or monotonous38
8038852455torridvery hot and dry39
8262395444affrontan action or remark that causes outrage or offense40
8262404640blaseunimpressed or indifferent to something because one has experienced or seen it so often before41
8262411200cajolepersuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery42
8262416700cholericbad tempered or irritable43
8262422954encumberrestrict or burden (someone or something) in such a way that free action or movement is difficult44
8262429837fecklesslacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible45
8262436207impassea situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement; a deadlock46
8262442838indolentwanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy47
8262448484lugubriouslooking or sounding sad and dismal48
8262453825ribaldreferring to sexual matters in an amusingly rude or irreverent way49
8262497056adulationobsequious flattery; excessive admiration or praise50
8262502729censureexpress severe disapproval of (someone or something), typically in a formal statement51
8262508783dissembleconceal one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs52
8262513515dissimulationconcealment of one's thoughts, feelings, or character; pretense53
8262523660drollcurious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement54
8262528281expectoratecough or spit out (phlegm) from the throat or lungs55
8262533145palpateexamine (a part of the body) by touch, especially for medical purposes56
8262540192peremptory(especially of a person's manner or actions) insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a brusquely imperious way57
8262548375pusillanimousshowing a lack of courage or determination; timid58
8262555496allaydiminish or put at rest (fear, suspicion, or worry)59
8262560739capacioushaving a lot of space inside; roomy60
8262566715didacticintended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive61
8262571799diurnalof or during the day62
8262576031ignominiousdeserving or causing public disgrace or shame63
8262582019mitigatemake less severe, serious, or painful64
8262587759palpitate(of the heart) beat rapidly, strongly, or irregularly OR shake; tremple65
8262597772phlegmatic(of a person) having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition66
8262603031propitiousgiving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable67
8262607985prostratelying stretched out on the ground with one's face downward68
8262613748acquiesceaccept something reluctantly but without protest69
8262618998amitya friendly relationship70
8262629802arduousinvolving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring71
8262634577gestaltan organized whole that is perceived as more than the sum of its parts72
8262643406inundateoverwhelm (someone) with things or people to be dealt with; flood73
8262649061perjurythe offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after having taken an oath or affirmation74
8262658037perspicuityclearness or lucidity, as of a statement75
8262678739preposterouscontrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous76
8262678740trepidationa feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen77
8262685352volublespeaking or spoken incessantly and fluently78
8262691186alacritybrisk and cheerful readiness79
8262695690aplombself-confidence or assurance, especially when in a demanding situation80
8262700479barragea concentrated outpouring, as of questions or blows81
8262707082cognizanthaving knowledge or being aware of82
8262712121collusionsecret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy, especially in order to cheat or deceive others83
8262717614deleteriouscausing harm or damage84
8262722603hegemonyleadership or dominance, especially by one country or social group over other85
8262730605paradigma typical example or pattern of something; a model86
8262735565unctuous(of a person) excessively or ingratiatingly flattering; oily87
8262742893urbane(of a person, especially a man) suave, courteous, and refined in manner88

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