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encomium
formal expression of praise
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eruption
a bursting forth or out, as of lava from a volcano; a sudden outburst
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escort
to accompany in order to protect or show honor or courtesy
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esophagus
the tube passing from the pharynx to the stomach; the gullet
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enigmatic
like a riddle; puzzling; obscure
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rancor
hard feelings; spitefulness; bitter hatred; malice
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jaded
worn out; exhausted
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rapacious
grasping; seizing; predatory
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jargon
the language or vocab of a particular group, profession, trade, etc.
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rationalize
to justify one's actions or motives plausibly but not necessarily truthfully; to make reasonable or rational
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flaccid
lacking firmness or force; not stiff; limp
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placid
calm; serene; peaceful
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ettison
to throw overboard; to discard
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protrusion
the state or act of thrusting forward or sticking out; that which sticks out or juts out
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protuberance
a protrusion; that which bulges, sticks out or protrudes
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puerile
childish; immature
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pulsation
a beat or throb
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punctilious
exact in detail; precise
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knavish
mischievous; untrustowrthy; deceitful
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pungent
sharp or striking to the sense of smell
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spectrum
the entire range of something; colored bands of refracted light
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quiescent
not agitated or anxious; at rest; inactive; quiet
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raucouss
disagreeably harsh and loud; strident
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quixotic
foolishly idealistic or romantic
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labrynth
a place full of intricate passageways; a complex and confusing situation or idea
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lackadaisical
listless; not interested; not animated
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laconic
sparing of words; terse or concise
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raconteur
one who can tell stories well
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ennui
vague discontent; listless dissatisfaction; weariness of life; oppressive boredom
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flagellation
whipping; flogging
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ensconced
placced or settled snugly or securely
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aillery
mild ridicule; good natured teasing
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languish
to lose strength, force, or animation
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refractory
resistant; stubborn
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flamboynt
showy; fancy; ornate; colorful
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lapidry
pertaining to the cutting, engraving, polishing of gem stones
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ravenous
extremely hungry
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rebate
a deduction or discount
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recalcitrant
stubborn; defiant; rebellious
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erosive
tending or causing to wear away or disintegrate slowly
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ramifications
branches; subdivisions; results or consequences
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recant
to renounce formally; to withdraw
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flaunt
to display proudly; to wave or flourish arrogantly
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ramppant
spreading unchecked; widespread and uncontrolled; wild or violent
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encumber
to burden; to load down; to hinder
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erotic
arousing sexual feelings
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erstwhile
former; formerly
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