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vicarious

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felt as if one were taking part in the experiences of another

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pique

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v. to arouse (interest, curiosity, etc.); to irritate

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abate

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v. to lessen in amount, intensity or strength

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maternal

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adj. characteristic of a mother

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decorum

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n. polite behavior

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pretentious

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adj. claiming dignity or importance, esp. when undeserved

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unwieldy

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adj. hard to handle or mange, esp. because of size or weight

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homely

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adj. unattractive, plain looking

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impromptu

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adj. without preparation

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visceral

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adj. instinctive; relating to the internal organs

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staccato

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adj. composed of abrupt, disconnected parts or sounds

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rue

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v. to regret

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meritocracy

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n. a system in which promotion is based on individual ability or achievement

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inveigle

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v. to obtain by flattery

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behoove

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v. to be necessary or proper for

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austere

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adj. stren or severe in appearance; without luxury

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inert

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adj. unable to move or respond; sluggish

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mnemonic

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adj. pertaining to or assisting the memory

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censor

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v. to prevent from becoming known or circulated

n. an official editor of material

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imposing

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adj. impressive by virtue of size, power, or manner

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hectic

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adj. characterized by intense activity

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sully

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v. to dirty or tarnish, esp. by disgracing

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insipid

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adj. uninteresting; having no flavor

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anachronism

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n. something not belonging to a certain time period

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malady

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n. a disease; illness; sickness