Word of the Day Archive/February 2003
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introspection:
the act or process of self-examination; reflection.
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propound:
to put forward for consideration.
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rapport:
relation characterized by sympathetic understanding, emotional affinity, or
mutual trust.
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imbroglio:
a complicated and embarrassing state of things.
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rictus:
a gaping grin or grimace.
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winsome:
light-hearted.
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melee:
a confused conflict.
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obdurate:
hardened in feelings or in wrongdoing; unyielding.
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placate:
to appease; to pacify.
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spurious:
not genuine; false; illegitimate.
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waylay:
to ambush or accost.
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ingenue:
a naive girl or young woman, or an actress representing such a person.
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osculation:
the act of kissing; a kiss.
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voluptuary:
a person devoted to luxury and the gratification of sensual appetites.
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enmity:
hatred; ill will.
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sub
rosa: secretly; privately; confidentially.
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compunction:
anxiety or unease from guilt; also, a scruple.
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upbraid:
to scold or criticize harshly.
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gaucherie:
a socially awkward or tactless act; also, lack of tact.
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aggress:
to make an attack.
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mores:
customs; habits; ways.
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sough:
to make a soft, low sighing or rustling sound.
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chimerical:
merely imaginary; fanciful.
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grandee:
a man of elevated rank or station; a nobleman.
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complaisant:
exhibiting a desire to please.
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spoony:
foolishly or sentimentally in love.
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forfend:
to avert; also, to protect or preserve.