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ambiguous
open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning
apathy
lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern
contempt
the feeling that a person or thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn
countenance
a persons face or facial expression
effeminate
having characteristics and ways of behaving traditionally associated with women and regarded inappropriate for a man
erroneous
wrong, incorrect
extemporize
perform or produce something such as music or a speech without preparation; improvise
feign
pretend to be affected by a feeling, state, or injury
fevently
very enthusiastically or passionately
haste
excessive speed or urgency of movement or action; hurry
incessant
continuing without a pause or interruption
infinitesimal
extremely small
languidly
slowly with little energy, often in an attractive way
omnibus
a volume containing several novels or other items previously published seperately
premeptory
interesting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a burlesquely imperious way
permeated
spread throughout something; prevade
privy
sharing in the knowledge of something secret or private
rapturous
characterized by feeling or expressing great pleasure or enthusiasm
saunter
walk in a slow, relaxed manner without hurry or effort
sumptuous
splendid and expensive looking
supercilous
behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others
unobtrusively
in a way that is not conspicuous or attracting attention
vehemently
in a forceful, passionate, or intense moment with great feeling
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