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Word 06
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debouch:
to emerge; to issue.
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machination:
a crafty scheme intended to accomplish some usually evil end.
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skulk:
to hide in a sneaking manner.
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dictum:
an authoritative statement.
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risible:
exciting or provoking laughter.
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sartorial:
of or relating to a tailor, tailoring, or clothing.
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interstice:
a space between things or parts.
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Argus-eyed:
extremely observant; watchful.
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syncretic:
uniting and blending together different belief systems.
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ossify:
to harden or to become bone.
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approbation:
formal or official approval; also, praise.
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inkhorn:
affectedly or ostentatiously learned.
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podrida: a kind of seasoned stew; also, a mixture, a hodgepodge.
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neologism:
a new word or expression; the use or creation of new words or expressions.
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pule:
to whimper; to whine.
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reticent:
inclined to keep silent.
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opportune:
suitable for a given purpose or occasion.
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impassive:
devoid of emotion; also, showing no emotion.
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derogate:
to deviate from expectation; also, to detract; also, to
disparage.
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malaise:
a condition of uneasiness or ill-being.
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flibbertigibbet:
a silly, flighty, or excessively talkative person.
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urbane:
polished and smooth in manner.
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wassail:
an expression of good wishes on a festive occasion, especially in drinking
to some one.
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irenic:
promoting peace.
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bricolage:
construction or something constructed by using whatever materials happen to
be available.
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efface:
to cause to disappear by rubbing out, striking out, etc.
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equanimity:
calmness; composure.
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acuity:
acuteness of perception or vision.
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ignoramus:
an ignorant person; a dunce.
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fait
accompli: an accomplished and presumably irreversible deed or fact.