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aristocratic

(adj.) of, belonging to, or typical of the aristocracy.

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bourgeois

(adj.) of or characteristic of the middle class.

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blase

(adj.) unimpressed or indifferent to something because one has experienced or seen it so often before.

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compulsory

(adj.) required by law or a rule; obligatory.

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digress

(verb) leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing.

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fiend

(noun) an evil spirit or demon.

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frock

(noun) a women’s or girl’s dress.

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furlough

(noun) suspension or discharge of a worker or workers on account of economic conditions or shortage of work, especially when temporary.

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inane

(adj.) silly; stupid

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incognito

(adj.)(of a person) having one's true identity concealed.

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innumerable

(adj.) too many to be counted (often used hyperbolically).

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liable

(adj.) responsible by law; legally answerable.

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louse

(noun) either of two small wingless parasitic insects that live on the skin of mammals and birds.

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nonchalant

(adj.) (of a person or manner) feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm.

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ostracize

(verb) exclude (someone) from a society or group.

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pacifist

(noun) a person who believes that war and violence are unjustifiable.

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pedagogical

(adj.) relating to teaching.

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putrid

(adj.) (of organic matter) decaying or rotting and emitting a fetid smell.

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qualm

(noun) an uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear, especially about one's own conduct; a misgiving.

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reciprocal

(adj.) given, felt, or done in return.

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rile

(verb) make (someone) annoyed or irritated.

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sacrilegious

(adj.) involving or committing sacrilege.

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sadistic

(adj.) deriving pleasure from inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation on others.

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stenographer

(noun) a person whose job is to transcribe speech in shorthand.

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unscrupulous

(adj.) having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair.

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