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20750063spectroscopicadj. form of an optical device for producing and observing a spectrum of light or radiation from any source.
20750064marredhaving the surface damaged or disfigured
20750065superfluousmore than is needed, desired, or required
20750066stratalayers of rock (singular, stratum)
20750067peremptoryoffensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power
20750068extemporize[v] to speak without preparation, to ad lib
20750069contingencya possible event or occurrence or result
20750070vestigeA visible trace, mark, or impression, of something absent, lost, or gone.
20750071corrugatedwrinkled; ridged; having parallel rows of folds which look like a series of waves
20750072priga person regarded as arrogant and annoying
20750073profuseProduced or displayed in overabundance.
20750074adventitiousaccidental; casual; happening by chance
20750075advantageousoffering an advantage or benefit; profitable; favorable
20750076reverentfeeling or showing profound respect or veneration
20750077libertineimmoral person
20750078floridelaborately or excessively ornamented
20750079debaucheen. a self indulgent, immoral person
20750080cataractsfloods of water; waves
20750081epigrama brief, witty or satirical saying
20750082homogeneousof the same or a similar kind or nature
20750083luminousemitting light; full of light
20750084omnibusa vehicle carrying many passengers
20750085commensurateequal in extent; of the same size
20750086tattooa rapid, rhythmic drumming or rapping
20750087tonicimparting vitality and energy
20750088delicatessena shop that sells ready-to-eat foods such as salads, cooked meats, and cheeses.
20750089ravagesruins; devastating damages
20750090vacuousempty; silly; meaningless
20750091exultationjoy, triumph, great happiness
20750092orgasticintense or unrestrained excitement.
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