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allure
n. The power to attract or charm.
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antiquity
- n. 1. The ancient world, especially before the Middle Ages.
- 2. The quality of great age.
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antiquities
n. Valuable objects from ancient times.
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appraise
- v. 1. To estimate the value of.
- 2. To form a judgment of; to evaluate.
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cleave
- v. 1. To cling to or be faithful to.
- 2. To split with force or a sharp instrument.
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depreciate
- v. 1. To make or become less in value.
- 2. To represent as of little value; to belittle.
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facet
- n. 1. Any of the many small, flat surfaces on a precious stone made by cutting.
- 2. One of many sides or aspects of something.
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facsimile
n. An exact copy.
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impervious
- adj. 1. Incapable of being penetrated.
- 2. Not affected or disturbed by.
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nondescript
adj. Hard to describe because of a lack of distinctive qualities or features.
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quandary
n. A state of being in doubt about what to do.
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repose
- v. 1. To lie at rest.
- 2. To place (power, etc.) in some person or group.
n. A state of rest or relaxation.
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scintillate
- v. 1. To flash or sparkle.
- 2. To be lively and witty.
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scrutinize
v. To examine with great care.
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scrutiny
n. Close examination.
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synthetic
adj. Not naturally produced; made by artificial processes.
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transmute
v. To change the form or appearance of.
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