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  1. attribution
    assigning to a cause or source
  2. capsize
    overturn accidentally
  3. swindle
    deprive of by deceit
  4. effusive
    uttered with unrestrained enthusiasm
  5. recession
    the act of becoming more distant
  6. glare
    shine intensely
  7. repress
    put down by force or intimidation
  8. fiend
    a person motivated by irrational enthusiasm
  9. pulpit
    a platform raised to give prominence to the person on it
  10. enmity
    a state of deep-seated ill-will
  11. couplet
    a stanza consisting of two successive lines of verse
  12. quibble
    argue over petty things
  13. recess
    a pause from doing something (as work)
  14. refute
    prove to be false or incorrect
  15. exorcise
    expel through adjuration or prayers
  16. homily
    a sermon on a moral or religious topic
  17. ambidextrous
    equally skillful with each hand
  18. seedy
    shabby and untidy
  19. ovule
    a small or immature ovum
  20. germinal
    containing seeds of later development
  21. taxidermist
    a craftsman who stuffs and mounts animal skins for display
  22. taxidermist
    a craftsman who stuffs and mounts animal skins for display
  23. synagogue
    the place of worship for a Jewish congregation
  24. undulate
    move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion
  25. undulate
    move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion
  26. rapier
    a straight sword with a narrow blade and two edges
  27. apparition
    a ghostly appearing figure
  28. chastise
    scold or criticize severely
  29. scepter
    the imperial authority symbolized by a ceremonial staff
  30. boom
    be the case that thunder is being heard
  31. boon
    something that is desirable, favorable, or beneficial
  32. connive
    encourage or assent to illegally or criminally
  33. placidly
    in a quiet and tranquil manner
  34. glutton
    a person who is devoted to eating and drinking to excess
  35. chafe
    become or make sore by or as if by rubbing
  36. atrophy
    a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse
  37. insolvent
    unable to meet or discharge financial obligations
  38. autonomy
    political independence
  39. irascible
    quickly aroused to anger
  40. opprobrious
    expressing offensive reproach
  41. glutton
    a person who is devoted to eating and drinking to excess
  42. palatial
    relating to or being a large and stately residence
  43. simulate
    create a representation or model of
  44. vie
    compete for something
  45. opprobrious
    expressing offensive reproach
  46. writhe
    move in a twisting or contorted motion
  47. vandalism
    willful and malicious destruction of the property of others
  48. factotum
    a servant employed to do a variety of jobs
  49. fraternal
    like or characteristic of or befitting a brother
  50. vie
    compete for something
  51. pandemonium
    a state of extreme confusion and disorder
  52. epithet
    descriptive word or phrase
  53. accolade
    a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
  54. abridge
    lessen, diminish, or curtail
  55. vandalize
    intentionally destroy or deface someone else's property
  56. effusive
    extravagantly demonstrative
  57. exemplary
    worthy of imitation
  58. emblematic
    serving as a visible symbol for something abstract
  59. procure
    get by special effort
  60. concomitant
    following or accompanying as a consequence
  61. inscription
    the activity of carving or engraving letters or words
  62. visceral
    relating to or affecting the internal organs
  63. pedestal
    an architectural support or base
  64. referendum
    a legislative act referred for approval to a popular vote
  65. beret
    a soft cap with no brim or bill
  66. brim
    the top edge of a vessel or other container
  67. bill
    an itemized statement of money owed for goods or services
  68. forgive
    absolve from payment
  69. absolve
    grant remission of a sin to
  70. remiss
    failing in what duty requires
  71. creed
    any system of principles or beliefs
  72. aquiline
    curved down like an eagle's beak
Created on Thu Jun 06 00:29:15 EDT 2013 (updated Sat Jun 08 18:10:13 EDT 2013)

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