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  1. maxim
    a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
  2. bewildered
    extremely confused and uncertain what to do
  3. contemporary
    occurring in the same period of time
  4. poignant
    keenly distressing to the mind or feelings
  5. seraphic
    having a sweet nature befitting an angel
  6. vestibule
    a large entrance or reception room or area
  7. languish
    become feeble
  8. bode
    indicate by signs
  9. foment
    try to stir up
  10. decamp
    leave suddenly
  11. quandary
    state of uncertainty in a choice between unfavorable options
  12. retort
    a quick reply to a question or remark
  13. exorbitant
    greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
  14. steep
    having a sharp inclination
  15. predicament
    an unpleasant or difficult situation
  16. staunch
    firm and dependable especially in loyalty
  17. vex
    disturb, especially by minor irritations
  18. churning
    (of a liquid) agitated vigorously; in a state of turbulence
  19. dredge up
    bring to mind something unpleasant from the past
  20. foraging
    the act of searching for food and provisions
  21. purportedly
    allegedly but not definitely true
  22. outfox
    beat through cleverness and wit
  23. condone
    excuse, overlook, or make allowances for
  24. torpid
    in a condition of biological rest or suspended animation
  25. headland
    a natural elevation
  26. keep
    continue a certain state, condition, or activity
  27. new wave
    any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
  28. inert
    unable to move or resist motion
  29. touch on
    refer to or discuss briefly
  30. unconscionable
    greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
  31. retarded
    relatively slow in mental, emotional or physical development
  32. vituperation
    abusive or venomous language to express blame or censure
  33. bromide
    a trite or obvious remark
  34. van
    a closed railroad car that carries baggage or freight
  35. invective
    abusive language used to express blame or censure
  36. sequestrate
    keep away from others
  37. Requiem
    a Mass celebrated for the dead
  38. confound
    be confusing or perplexing to
  39. cuss
    utter obscenities or profanities
  40. gibberish
    unintelligible talking
  41. smitten
    affected by something overwhelming
  42. dirge
    a song or hymn of mourning as a memorial to a dead person
  43. ribald
    humorously vulgar
  44. humdrum
    tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
  45. prosaic
    lacking wit or imagination
  46. malignant
    dangerous to health
  47. malign
    speak unfavorably about
  48. flimsy
    a thin strong lightweight translucent paper
  49. tenuous
    lacking substance or significance
  50. delve
    turn up, loosen, or remove earth
  51. adroit
    quick or skillful or adept in action or thought
  52. assuage
    provide physical relief, as from pain
  53. soak up
    take in, also metaphorically
  54. fox
    alert omnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
  55. stingy
    unwilling to spend
  56. unstinted
    given or giving freely, generously, or without restriction
  57. malevolent
    wishing or appearing to wish evil to others
  58. loquacious
    full of trivial conversation
  59. taciturn
    habitually reserved and uncommunicative
  60. inept
    generally incompetent and ineffectual
  61. infelicitous
    not appropriate in application; defective
  62. quintessential
    representing the perfect example of a class or quality
  63. rebuttal
    the speech act of refuting by offering a contrary argument
  64. lament
    a cry of sorrow and grief
  65. lassitude
    a feeling of lack of interest or energy
  66. engross
    devote fully to
  67. engendered
  68. dandified
    affecting extreme elegance in dress and manner
  69. concatenation
    the act of linking together as in a series or chain
  70. germane
    relevant and appropriate
  71. mountebank
    a flamboyant deceiver
  72. fealty
    the loyalty that one owes to a country, sovereign, or lord
  73. ruse
    a deceptive maneuver, especially to avoid capture
  74. nonplus
    be a mystery or bewildering to
  75. kernel
    a single whole grain of a cereal
  76. plaintive
    expressing sorrow
  77. decisive
    characterized by resoluteness and firmness
  78. indecisive
    characterized by lack of firmness in purpose or belief
  79. decorous
    characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste
  80. morass
    a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot
  81. decent
    socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous
  82. fair game
    a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
  83. marrow
    network of connective tissue filling the cavities of bones
  84. comely
    according with custom or propriety
  85. rill
    a small stream
Created on Sat Jun 25 23:38:21 EDT 2011

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