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noun. the expression of approval or favorable opinion, praise; official approval
verb. to make easier or milder, relieve; to quiet, calm; to put an end to, appease, satisfy, quench
noun. a combination, union, or merger for some specific purpose
noun. decline, decay, or deterioration; a condition or period of decline or decay; excessive self-indulgence
verb. to draw forth, bring out from some source (such as another person)
verb. To attempt to dissuade someone from some course or decision by earnest reasoning
adjective. Used so often as to lack freshness or originality
noun. A gap, opening, break (in the sense of having an element missing)
noun. A hint, indirect suggestion, or reference (often in derogatory sense)
verb. To plead on behalf of someone else; to serve as a third party or go-between in a disagreement
adjective. Wearied, worn-out, dulled, (in the sense of being satiated by excessive indulgence)
adjective. Causing shock, horror, or revulsion; sensational; pale or sallow in color; terrible or passionate in intensity or lack of restraint
adjective. Worthy, deserving recognition and praise
peevish, annoyed by the trifles, easily irritated and upset
noun. A special right or privilege; a special quality showing excellence
adjective. Pertaining to an outlying area; local; narrow in mind or outlook, countrified in the sense of being limited and backward; of a simple, plain design that originated in the countryside; noun. A person with a narrow point of view; a person from an outlying area; a soldier from a province or colony.
verb. To make a pretense of, imitate; to show the outer signs of
verb. To rise above or beyond, exceed
noun. Shade cast by trees; foliage giving shade; an overshadowing influence or power; offense, resentment; a vague suspicion.
excessively smooth or smug; trying too hard to give an impression of earnestness, sincerity, or piety; fatty, oily; pliable
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