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  1. impeach
    bring an accusation against
  2. unimpeachable
    beyond doubt or reproach
  3. waylay
    wait in hiding to attack
  4. strategic
    relating to an elaborate and systematic plan of action
  5. untoward
    not in keeping with accepted standards of what is proper
  6. undulate
    move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion
  7. throttle
    a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine
  8. mucilaginous
    having the sticky properties of an adhesive
  9. countenance
    the appearance conveyed by a person's face
  10. altruistic
    showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others
  11. parlous
    fraught with danger
  12. ruddy
    inclined to a healthy reddish color
  13. portend
    indicate by signs
  14. contumaciously
    in a rebellious manner
  15. contumacious
    willfully obstinate; stubbornly disobedient
  16. redolent
    having a strong pleasant odor
  17. vitriolic
    harsh, bitter, or malicious in tone
  18. inebriated
    stupefied or excited by a chemical substance
  19. stupefied
    as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise
  20. malodorous
    having an unpleasant smell
  21. ballast
    any heavy material used to stabilize a ship or airship
  22. petrify
    change into stone
  23. augury
    an event indicating important things to come
  24. augur
    predict from an omen
  25. allay
    lessen the intensity of or calm
  26. sycophant
    a person who tries to please someone to gain an advantage
  27. tyro
    someone new to a field or activity
  28. prudent
    marked by sound judgment
  29. vixen
    a female fox
  30. toady
    a person who tries to please someone to gain an advantage
  31. vernal
    suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
  32. irreproachable
    free of guilt; not subject to blame
  33. wintry
    characteristic of or occurring in the coldest season
  34. incognito
    without revealing one's identity
  35. nondescript
    lacking distinct or individual characteristics
  36. besmirch
    smear so as to make dirty or stained
  37. domineering
    tending to rule in a cruel manner
  38. domineer
    rule or exercise power over in a cruel and autocratic manner
  39. asperse
    charge falsely or with malicious intent
  40. instigate
    provoke or stir up
  41. relegate
    assign to a lower position
  42. propriety
    correct behavior
  43. impropriety
    the condition of being unsuitable or offensive
  44. decorum
    propriety in manners and conduct
  45. cloying
    overly sweet
  46. equivocal
    open to two or more interpretations
Created on Mon May 16 16:33:40 EDT 2011 (updated Tue May 17 12:21:48 EDT 2011)

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