Aug 05
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circumlocution:
the use of many words to express an idea that might be expressed by few.
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Zeitgeist:
the spirit of the time.
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affable:
easy to speak to; also, gracious.
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beholden:
obliged; indebted.
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waylay:
to ambush or accost.
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castigate:
to punish or criticize severely.
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somniferous:
causing or inducing sleep.
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captious:
disposed to find fault or raise objections.
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sojourn:
to dwell for a time; also, a temporary stay.
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nugatory:
insignificant; also, ineffectual.
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tryst:
an appointment (as between lovers) to meet.
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pari
passu: at an equal pace or rate.
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enmity:
hatred; ill will.
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numinous:
spiritual; holy.
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dilatory:
given to, or marked by, procrastination or delay.
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parley:
a conference or discussion; also, to confer.
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truculent:
fierce; savage; ferocious.
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vicissitude:
a change in condition or fortune.
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schadenfreude:
a malicious satisfaction in the misfortunes of others.
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tyro:
a novice.
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expatiate:
to speak or write at length.
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peccadillo:
a slight offense; a petty fault.
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bagatelle:
a trifle; also, a short, light literary or musical piece.
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descant:
a discourse; also, to discourse.
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canorous:
melodious; musical.
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unctuous:
marked by a false or smug earnestness or agreeableness.
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venial:
capable of being forgiven; excusable.