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equivocation
(n.) the use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth or to avoid committing oneself; prevarication
pernicious
(adj.) having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way
sundry
(adj) various or diverse
intemperance
(n.) lack of moderation or restraint
avarice
(n.) a greedy desire, particularly for wealth
scruples
(n.) feelings of doubt or guilt about a suggested action
upbraid
(v.) to blame, scold, find fault with
surmise
(v.) to think or believe without certain supporting evidence; to conjecture or guess; (n.) likely idea that lacks definite proof
laudable
(adj.) worthy of praise
interdiction
(n.) the act of prohibiting or forbidding something; (n.) the act of intercepting the movement of a forbidden commodity
cleave
(v.) To cut or split open; to cling to
indissoluble
(adj.) not able to be dissolved or undone
largess
(n.) the generous giving of lavish gifts
jocund
(adj.) cheerful and lighthearted in disposition or quality
purgative
(adj.) Cleansing or purifying; (n.) an agent that purges (such as a laxative)
treatise
(n.) a written work dealing formally and systematically with a subject
usurper
(n) a person who takes a position of power or importance illegally or by force
arbitrate
(v.) act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
mirth
(n.) amusement or merriment, especially as expressed in laughter
countenance
(n.) face or facial expression; (v.) to tolerate or sanction something
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