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6579853162AnodizeTo coat with a protective film by chemical or electrolytic means0
6579854572FlibbertigibbetA chattery or flighty, light-headed person1
6579854928ImpertinenceUnmannerly intrusion or assumption2
6579855619MoribundIn a dying state; near death3
6579856424PensiveExpressing or revealing thoughtfulness, usually marked by some sadness4
6579862487RapaciousGiven to seizing for plunder or the satisfaction of greed5
6579873079TrenchantClearly or sharply defined; clear-cut; distinct6
6579873080VisagesThe face, usually with reference to shape, features, expression, etc.; countenance7
6579875409SomnambulistA sleepwalker8
6579876759DiaphanousVery sheer and light; almost completely transparent or translucent9
6579878629QuiescentBeing at rest; quiet; still; inactive or motionless10
6579880486InnuendoesAn indirect intimation about a person or thing, especially of a disparaging or a derogatory nature11
6579882136CogitateTo think hard; ponder; mediate12
6579884835ObsequiousObedient; dutiful13
6579887768AssiduouslyConstant in application or effort; working diligently at a task; persevering; industrious; attentive14
6579890180TimorousFull of fear; fearful15
6579890181StaidOf settled or sedate character; not flighty or capricious16
6579894437JocundCheerful; merry; blithe; glad17
6579895249AppellationA name, title, or designation18
6579898804ServileBeing in slavery; oppressed19
6579899582OdiousDeserving or causing hatred; hateful; detestable20
6579900467ImbecilityAn instance or point of weakness; feebleness; incapability21
6579902951PestiferousBringing or bearing disease22
6579904713LachrymoseSuggestive of or tending to cause tears; mournful23
6579905047DilapidationTo cause or allow (a building, automobile, etc.) to fall into a state of disrepair, as by misuse or neglect (often used passively)24
6579905413HaughtyDisdainfully proud; snobbish; scornfully arrogant; supercilious25
6579905414ZealFervor for a person, cause, or object; eager desire or endeavor; enthusiastic diligence; ardor26
6579905893IncredulityThe quality or state of being incredulous; inability or unwillingness to believe27
6579906480HardihoodBoldness or daring; courage28
6579915298SinewyHaving strength, power of vigor29
6579916205VexatiousCausing vexation; troublesome; annoying30
6579916206TenaciousPertinacious, persistent, stubborn, or obstinate31
6579916527AffablyPleasantly easy to approach and to talk to; friendly; cordial; warmly polite32
6579916528CaricaturingA picture, description, etc., ludicrously exaggerating the peculiarities or defects of persons or things33
6579916864DissimulationThe act of dissimulating; feigning; hypocrisy34
6579917260IchthyosaursA marine reptile35
6579921099OstentationPretentious or conspicuous show, as of wealth or importance; display intended to impress others36
6579921100GyvesA shackle, especially for the leg; fetter37
6588475836MalignTo speak harmful untruths about; speak evil of; slander; defame38
6588475837RamshackleLoosely made or held together; rickety; shaky39
6588476267VexedIrritated; annoyed40
6588476666AbhorTo regard with extreme repugnance or aversion; detest utterly; loathe; abominate41
6588476667Annul(Especially of laws or other established rules, usages, etc.) to make void or null; abolish; cancel; invalidate42
6588477126LanguishTo be or become weak or feeble; droop; fade43
6588477127SyncopeRisk of trauma from falls44
6588477541Milch(Of a domestic animal) yielding milk; kept or suitable for milk production45
6588477542BlunderA stupid or careless mistake46
6588478058RodomontadeVainglorious boasting or bragging; pretentious, blustering talk47
6588486582EmpyreanThe highest heaven, supposed by the ancients to contain the pure element of fire48
6588487011IgnominiousMarked by or attended with ignominy; discreditable; humiliating49
6588488929LugubriousMournful, dismal, or gloomy, especially in an affected, exaggerated, or unrelieved manner50
6588489474MagnanimityGenerous in forgiving an insult or injury; free from petty resentfulness or vindictiveness51
6588489812InsinuatedTo suggest or hint slyly52
6588489813AuspiciousPromising success; propitious; opportune; favorable53

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