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banter
an exchange of light, playful remarks
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didactic
intended for instruction
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kinsman
a blood relative, especially male
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sepulchre
a tomb or grave
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egalitarian
characterized by the belief in the equality of all people
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commensurate
having the same measure, of equal extent
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engrosses
occupies completely
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unrequited
not avenged, not repaid
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daguerreotype
a picture on silver developed by exposure to mercury vapor
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akimbo
with hand on hip and elbow bent outward
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en masse
in a mass, all together
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abeyance
temporary inactivity, cessation
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suffice
to be enough for needs, purposes
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distillation
the evaporation of a liquid
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culminate
to reach the highest point
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phrenology
- a psychological theory based on the belief that certain mental faculties/ character traits are
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exuberant
abounding in vitality
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capitulate
to surrender unconditionally
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fascicles
a section of a book being published in installments as separate pamphlets/volumes
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sagacity
shrudeness, keen perception
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garrulous
excessively talkative
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conjecture
formation of an opinion without proof
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dilatory
tending to delay or procrastinate
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hermitage
any secluded place of residence
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demure
characterized by shyness, reserved
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banality
devoid of originality
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scorn
open or unqualified contempt, disdain
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assail
to attack vigorously or violently
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vagrant
a person who wonders about idly and has no permanent home/employment
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acquiescent
disposed to comply silently and without protest
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convivial
friendly, agreeable
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quaver
to shake tremulously
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hortatory
urging to some course of action, exhorting
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sardonic
characterized by bitter or scornful derision, cynical
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