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08/29/2004

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approbation
Definition
the expression of approval or favorable opinion, praise:official approval.
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assuage
Definition
to make easier or milder, relieve; to quiet, calm; to put an end to: appease, satisfy, quench
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coalition
Definition
a combination, union, or meger for some specific purpose
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decadence
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decline or decay or deterioration: excessive self indulgence.
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elicit
Definition
to draw forth, bring out from some source
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expostulate
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to attempt to dissuade someone from such courst or decision by earnest reasoning. protest
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hackneyed
Definition
used so often as to lack freshness or originality
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hiatus
Definition
a gap, opening, break
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innuendo
Definition
a hint, indirect suggestion or refrence
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intercede
Definition
to plead on behalf of someone else; to serve as a third party or a go-between in a disagreement
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jaded
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wearied, worn-out, dulled
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lurid
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causing shock, horrow, or revulsion;sensational;pale or sallow in color
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meritorious
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worty, deserving recognition and praise
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petulant
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peevish, annoyed by trifles, easily irritated and upset
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prerogative
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a special right or privilege
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provincial
Definition
pertaning to an outlying area;local;narrow in mind or outlook;countryside;naive
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stimulate
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to make a pretense of; imitate; to show the outer signs of
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transcend
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to rise above or beyond; exceed
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umbrage
Definition
shade cast by trees; foliage giving shade; an overshadowing influence or power; irritation
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unctous
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excessively smooth or smug; trying to hard to give a feeling of sincerity.
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