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8045931791Encumber (Trans. Verb)To impede or hamper the function or activity of.0
8045933726Impasse (Noun)A predicament affording no obvious escape.1
8045941236Lugubrious (Adjective)Mournful, dismal, or gloomy, esp. in an affected, exaggerated, or unrelieved manner.2
8045944728Affront (Trans. Verb)To insult especially to the face by behavior or language.3
8045946896Indolent (Adjective)Causing little or no pain.4
8045948928Connoisseur (Noun)One who understands the details, technique, or principles of an art and is competent to act as a critical judge.5
8045951450Cajole (Trans. Verb)To persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance.6
8045954306Blasé (Adjective)Apathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment.7
8045956125Ribald (Adjective)Vulgar or indecent in speech, language, etc.; coarsely mocking, abusive, or irreverent; scurrilous.8
8045961470Choleric (Adjective)Easily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger: hot-tempered.9

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