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unduly demonstrative; lacking reserve:
Margaret was not effusive ; she was practical.
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The recognition did notlessen the reality, the poignancy of the realasion by any suggestion or promise of instability.
the state or condition of being poignant.
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She had a round, sly, piquant face and pretty black eyes.
of an interestingly provocative or lively character: [pee-kuh[image]nt, -kahnt, pee-kahnt]
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Edna, dear, are you not coming in soon he asked again, this time fondly, with anote of entreaty.
earnest request or petition; supplication.
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Mademoiselle laughed maliciously.
full of, characterized by, or showing malice; malevolent;spiteful: malicious gossip.
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