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Allure

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(V)

To entice, tempt; to be attractive to;

(N)

A strong attraction; the power to attract, charm

2
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Askew

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(Adj., adv.)

Twisted to one side, crooked; disapprovingly

3
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Blithe

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(Adj)

Cheerful, lighthearted, casual, unconcerned

4
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Contentious

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(Adj)

Quarrelsome, inclined to argue

5
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Covet

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(V)

To desire something belonging to another

6
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Crestfallen

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(Adj)

Discouraged, dejected, downcast

7
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Disheveled

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(Adj)

Rumpled, mussed; hanging in disorder

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Exponent

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(N)

One who advocates, speaks for, explains, or interprets: (math) the power to which a number, symbol, or expression is to be raised

9
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Garrulous

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(Adj)

Given to much talking ,tediously chatting

10
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Insuperable

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(Adj)

Incapable of being overcome

11
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Lamentable

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(Adj)

To be regretted it pitied

12
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Misnomer

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(N)

An unsuitable or misleading name

13
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Profess

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(V)

To affirm openly; to state belief in; to claim, pretend

14
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Respite

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(N)

A period of relief or rest

15
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Retribution

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(N)

A payment; a deserved punishment

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Sinuous

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(Adj)

Winding, having many curves; lithe and flexible

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Sonorous

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(Adj)

Full, deep, or rich in sound; impressive in style

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Vanguard

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(N)

The foremost part of an army; the leading position in any field

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Wastrel

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(N)

A wasteful person, spendthrift; a good-for-nothing

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Acquiesce

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(V)

To accept without protest; to agree or submit