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8566019186DepictTo represent or characterize in words; describe, painting, portray, delineate. .0
8566019187ElationA feeling or state of great joy or pride; exultant gladness; high spirits.1
8566019188FalteredTo speak hesitatingly or brokenly.2
8566019189FlippantFrivolously disrespectful, shallow, or lacking in seriousness; characterized by levity.3
8566019190Compensateto provide or be an equivalent; make up; make amends4
8566019191Egotismexcessive and objectionable reference to oneself in conversation or writing; conceit; boastfulness, selfishness.5
8566019192Preemptory1. to acquire or appropriate before someone else; take for oneself; arrogate: a political issue preempted by the opposition party. 2. to take the place of because of priorities, reconsideration, rescheduling, etc.; supplant:6
8566019193Grotesqueodd or unnatural in shape, appearance, or character; fantastically ugly or absurd; bizarre.7
8566019194Discontentnot content; dissatisfied; discontented.8
8566019195Propelledto drive, or cause to move, forward or onward:9
8566019196Grandiosemore complicated or elaborate than necessary; overblown10
8566019197Profferto put before a person for acceptance; offer.11
8566019198Subsidiaryserving to assist or supplement; auxiliary; supplementary.12
8566019199Omnibuspertaining to, including, or dealing with numerous objects or items at once:13
8566019200Scamperedto run or go hastily or quickly.14
8566019201Ravagesto work havoc upon; damage or mar by ravages:15
8566019202Exuberanteffusively and almost uninhibitedly enthusiastic; lavishly abundant16
8566019203Mundane1. common; ordinary; banal; unimaginative. 2. of or relating to this world or earth as contrasted with heaven; worldly; earthly:17
8566019204Wearisomecausing weariness; fatiguing:18
8566019205Succulent1. full of juice; juicy. 2. rich in desirable qualities. 3. affording mental nourishment.19
8566019206StaunchFirm or steadfast in principle, adherence, loyalty, etc., as a person:20
8566019207Demeaningto lower in dignity, honor, or standing; debase:21
8566019208Reveries1. a state of dreamy meditation or fanciful musing: 2. a daydream22
8566019209Ineffableincapable of being expressed or described in words; inexpressible:23
8566019210Contemplativegiven to or characterized by contemplation : thoughful, full, or deep consideration/observation24
8566019211Voracious1. craving or consuming large quantities of food: 2. exceedingly eager or avid:25
8566019212Disdainfulfull of or showing disdain26
8566019213Incomparablenot comparable; incapable of being compared to each other, as two unlike objects or qualities, or to one or more others.27
8566019214Perishablesubject to decay, ruin, or destruction28
8566019215Malicedesire to inflict injury, harm, or suffering on another, either because of a hostile impulse or out of deep-seated meanness29
8566019216indiscerniblethat cannot be seen or perceived clearly; imperceptible30
8566019217Ravenously1. extremely hungry; famished; voracious 2. intensely eager for gratification or satisfcation31
8566019218Garrulousexcessively talkative in a rambling, roundabout manner, especially about trivial matters.32
8566019219Succorhelp; relief; aid; assistance.33
8566019220Deceptionsomething that deceives or is intended to deceive; fraud; artifice.34
8566019221Sombergloomily dark; shadowy; dimly lighted:35
8566019222Deleteriousinjurious to health:36
8566019223Unctuouscharacterized by excessive piousness or moralistic fervor, especially in an affected manner; excessively smooth, suave, or smug.37
8566019224Somnambulatoryto walk during sleep; sleepwalk.38
8566019225Noisomeoffensive or disgusting, as an odor.39
8566019226Bumptiousoffensively self-assertive:40
8566019227Prurienthaving, inclined to have, or characterized by lascivious or lustful thoughts, desires, etc.41
8566019228Irateangry; enraged:42
8566019229Melancholya gloomy state of mind, especially when habitual or prolonged; depression.43
8566019230Euphoricintensely happy or confident44

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