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obscure
dark, dim; unclear and not readily seen
oculist
eye doctor
contiguous
touching along a boundary or at a point
sumptuous
extremely costly, rich, luxurious or extravagant
sensuously
in a way that is pleasing to the senses
vitality
the quality of being lively, strong and full of energy
interpose
to place between haughtily
countenance
appearance; facial expression
proprietary
owning property
hauteur
arrogance
disdain
the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect
strident
loud and harsh
repelled
disgusted
inexhaustible
unable to be used up
deft
skillful and quick in movement
privy
sharing in the knowledge of something secret or private
confidence
a secret or private matter told to someone under a condition of trust
Levity
Lightness of mind, character or behavior, lack of appropriate seriousness or earnestness
Mar
To damage or spoil to a certain extent; render less perfect, attractive, useful etc
Decencies
Things required for a reasonable standard of life
Elation
Great happiness and euphoria
Teutonic
German
Supercilious
Behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others
Effeminate
Having or showing qualities that are considered more suited to women than to men; not manly
Fractiousness
The tendency to be troublesome or quarrelsome
Conscientious
(of a person) wishing to do what is right
Imperceptible
Impossible to perceive
Contemptuous
Feeling or expressing deep hatred or disapproval
Imperative
Crucial
Unobtrusive
Not noticeable or conspicuous
Infinitesimal
Indefinitely or exceedingly small; minute
Extemporize
To speak without preparation; to improvise
Devoid
Not possessing (something) lacking
Coherence
Overall sense or understandability
Sedative
Tending to calm or soothe
Rotogravure
A photomechanical printing process
Peremptory
Leaving no opportunity for refusal or denial (assertive and demanding)
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