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stolid
(adj) having or expressing little emotion
gorge
(v) to consume greedily
waft
(v) to move or go lightly on or as if on a buoyant medium like water or air
imperceptible
(adj) not perceptible by sense or by the mind
tallow
(n) white nearly tasteless solid rendered fat of cattle used in soap and candles
tamp
(v) to drive in or down by a succession of light or medium blows
proclivity
(n) an inclination or predisposition toward something, especially something objectionable.
stoke
(v) to poke or stir up a fire, supply with fuel
odious
(adj) exciting or deserving repugnance or hatred
rollick
(v) to move or behave in a carefree joyous manner
gilt
(adj) covered in gold or something that resembles gold
ravenous
(adj) very eager or greedy for food, satisfaction, or gratification
stagnant
(adj) not flowing in a current or stream, not advancing or developing
cacophony
(n) harsh or discordant sound, dissonance
feign
(v) pretend, give a false impression
ruddy
(adj) having a healthy reddish color
dictum
(n) an observation or pronouncement intended or regarded as authoritative
titillation
(n) pleasurable excitement or stimulation
tactile
(adj) of or relating to the sense of touch, tangible
cadence
(n) a rhythmic sequence or flow of sounds in language or music
suffuse
(v) to spread over or through in the manner of fluid or light
profusion
(n) great quantity; lavish display or supply
skepticism
(n) an attitude of doubt or a disposition of incredulity (in general or toward a particular object)
insidious
(adj) harmful but enticing; having a gradual but cumulative effect
welter
(n) a chaotic mass or jumble
contemptible
(adj) worthy of being despised; being unworthy of respect or reverence
quaver
(v) to utter sound in tremulous tones
girdle
(n) something that encircles or confines
furl
(v) to wrap or roll close to or around something
filigree
(n) ornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper in delicate and intricate designs
perfunctory
(adj) characterized by routine or superficiality; lacking in interest or enthusiasm
phosphorescence
(n) an enduring luminescence without sensible heat
penance
(n) an act or self-abasement, mortification, or devotion performed to show sorrow or repentance for sin
obscure
(adj) not clearly seen or easily distinguished
luminous
(adj) bathed in or exposed to steady light; emitting or reflecting steady light
juggernaut
(n) a massive inexorable force, campaign, movement or object that crushes whatever is in its path
incite
(v) to move to action; spur on, stir up, urge on
pedant
(n) a teacher who makes a show of knowledge in an unimaginative way
convolutions
(n) a form or shape that is folded in curved or tortuous windings
incessant
(adj) continuing or following without interruption; unceasing
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