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Affectation

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(n.) A trait, action, or expression characterized by fakeness

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Bovine

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Sluggish, unresponsive; Dull

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Callow

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(adj.) Immature, inexperienced

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Dichotomy

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Division into two usually contradictory parts or opinions

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Fatuous

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(adj.) Foolish or stupid or unintelligent

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Ferret

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(n.) A domesticated, weasellike, usually albino animal; (v.) To drive out from a hiding place, to expel

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Knell

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(n.) The sound of a bell ringing slowly usually for a funeral

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Laconic

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Using few words, concise

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Macroscopic

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(adj.) Large enough the be seen with the naked eye

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Patent

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(n.) A grant or right from the government given to the creator of an invention for the sole right to make, use, and sell that invention for a set period of time

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Peccadillo

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A slight trespass or offense

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Quiddity

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(n.) An essential quality that makes something what it is; The essence of something

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Rationalize

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To justify or make an excuse for one’s actions

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Sagacious

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Wise and insightful; Shrewd

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Adroit

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Having skill in the use of the bodily or mental powers