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245294411altruisticthe quality of being in disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others
245294412chicanerythe use of trickery to achieve a political, financial or legal purpose
245294413dilettantea person who cultivates an area of interest, such as in the arts, without real commitment or knowledge
245294414eclecticderiving ideas, style, and taste from a broad and diverse range of sources
245294415impugnto call into question; dispute the truth, validity or honesty of a statement or motive
245294416internecinedestructive to both sides in a conflict; of or relating to conflict within a group or organization
245294417ostensiblestated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so
245294418philistinea person who is hostile or indifferent to culture and the arts, or who has no understanding of them
245294419philologistperson who studies literary or classical scholarship
245294420poignantevoking a keen sense of sadness or regret
245294421progenitorancestor or parent; a person who originates an artistic, political, or intellectual movement
245294422shibboletha custom, principle, or belief distinguishing a particular class or group of people, esp. a long-standing one regarded as outmoded or no longer important
245294423temerityexcessive confidence or boldness; audacity
245294424wheedleemploy endearments or flattery to persuade someone to do something or give something away

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