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Words 08
- mien:
demeanor; also, aspect; appearance.
- subterfuge:
a deceptive device or stratagem.
- perquisite:
a benefit in addition to a salary.
- magniloquent:
lofty or grandiose in speech or expression.
- ineffectual:
without effect; weak; useless.
- lubricious:
lewd; also, slippery or smooth.
- extempore:
without premeditation or preparation.
- aberrant:
abnormal.
- menagerie:
a collection of wild or unusual animals; also, a
diverse group.
- raiment:
clothing in general; garments.
- ersatz:
being a substitute or imitation.
- copacetic:
very satisfactory.
- perdurable:
very durable; long lasting.
- amative:
pertaining to or disposed to love.
- ennui:
a feeling of weariness and dissatisfaction arising from lack of interest.
- virago:
an ill-tempered, overbearing woman; also, a woman
of great strength and courage.
- pestiferous:
bearing or bringing disease, moral harm, or annoyance.
- sine
qua non: an indispensable thing.
- abominate:
to detest intensely.
- factitious:
artificial; not authentic or genuine.
- relegate:
to assign or remove, usually to an inferior position.
- dissolute:
loose in morals and conduct.
- nettlesome:
causing irritation, vexation, or distress.
- irrupt:
to burst in forcibly or suddenly.
- lissom:
supple; nimble.
- aplomb:
confidence; coolness.
- temerarious:
reckless; rash.
- fallible:
liable to make a mistake.
- supererogatory:
going beyond what is required or expected; also,
superfluous, unnecessary.