Word Within the Word #37

Asha Apple (United States of America)
In the notes, the definitions are in there. (Im lucubrating)
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  1. thanatopsis
    an essay expressing a view on the subject of death
    view of death
  2. vacuous
    devoid of matter
    stupidly empty of ideas
  3. lucubration
    laborious cogitation
    late studying
  4. ex cathedra
    with the full authority of the office
    from the throne
  5. legerdemain
    an illusory feat
    sleight of hand
  6. suspiration
    an utterance made by exhaling audibly
    deep sigh
  7. nepotism
    favoritism shown to relatives or friends by those in power
    favoritism to realitives
  8. synoptic
    presenting a summary or general view of a whole
    general in view
  9. lionize
    assign great social importance to
    treat as celebrity
  10. assiduous
    marked by care and persistent effort
    persevering
  11. subterfuge
    something intended to misrepresent the nature of an activity
    evasive dodge
  12. bon vivant
    a sociable person who enjoys fine food and luxury
    indulger in luxury
  13. saturnine
    bitter or scornful
    gloomy and remote
  14. sedentary
    requiring sitting or little activity
    sitting
  15. pusillanimous
    lacking in courage, strength, and resolution
    small minded
Created on Thu Mar 21 18:05:39 EDT 2013

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