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Levity
Treating something that's serious with a lacking manner /humor.
Aquaplane
A water vehicle that is sliding uncontrollably in the water.
Disintegrate
Break up into very small pieces or ash.
Spectacle
A visually striking display.
Transgression
An act that goes against the law.
Armistice
an agreement by opposing sides to stop fighting.
Dishevelment
A state in which everything is out of order.
Banshee
Female Irish spirit that senses death in a house.
Sodden
Saturated with liquid especially water.
Oblivion
The state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening.
Perspire
To sweat from physical exertion or stress.
Rakish
Having or displaying a dashing appearance.
Resilient
Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficulty.
Caterwaul
Make a howling noise.
Fractiousness
The quality of being easily upset or annoyed.
Coherence
The quality of being logical or consistent.
Somnambulatory
To walk while asleep.
Florid
Having a red or flushed complexion.
Scimitar
A short sword with a curved blade.
Dissolution
The action or process of dissolving.
Ineffable
Too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.
Bootlegger
A person who sells or distributes goods illegally.
Wendigo
Person who turned into a monster by partaking cannibal.
Ammonia
A gas with suffocating odor.
Commiserate
Feel or express sympathy or compassion.
Pillory
Wooden frame that has a hole for a head and arms.
Rile
To make someone mad or annoyed.
Inquiry
The act of asking for information.
Lacerate
To cut or tear.
Grotesque
Comically or repulsively ugly or distorted.
Veranda
A roofed platform along the outside of the house.
Prodigality
To spend money foolishly or wastefully.
Jauntiness
Quality of being happy.
Discreet
Careful and circumspect in ones speech or action.
Reveries
Pleasantly lost in ones thought or daydream.
Vitality
The state of being strong and active.
Diminish
To make or become less.
Macabre
Disturbing and horrifying because of involvement with or depiction of death and injury.
Plash
A sound of liquid when splashing.
Eloquent
Fluent speaking or writing.
Impetuously
Marked by impulsive vehemence or passion.
Ostentatiously
In a showy way to impress.
Menial
Not requiring much skill and lacking prestige.
Disparity
Difference in level or treatment especially one that is seen as unfair.
Acquaintance
A persons knowledge or experience with something.
Homage
Special honor or respect shown publicly.
Discomfit
To make someone uneasy or embarrassed.
Pugnacious
Eager or quick to argue.
Jostle
To make ones way by pushing or shoving.
Cornice
An ornamental molding around a room.
Exultation
A feeling of triumphant elation or jubilation; rejoicing
Coherence
The quality of being logical or consistent
Bootlegger
A person who sells or distributes goods illegally
Tumult
A loud or confused noise, especially made by a large mass of people
Abortive
Failing to produce the intended result
Caterwaul
Make a howling noise
Vehemently
In an intense manner or with great feeling
Levity
Treating something that's serious with a lacking manner/humor
Fractiousness
The quality of being easily upset or annoyed
Incessantly
Without interruption, constantly
Flappers
Fashionable women who are free and live an outgoing lifestyle
Disintegrate
Break up into very small pieces or ash
Cat
Four legged furry thing
Rajah
an Indian king or prince
Julep
a sweet flavored drink made from a sugar syrup, sometimes containing alcohol or medication
Melodious
pleasant sounding
Acquaintance
a persons knowledge or experience with something
Bleared
to make dim or to blurr
Impetuously
marked by impulsive vehemence or passion
Cataracts
a large waterfall
Punctilious
showing great attention to detail
Solemn
formal and dignified
Armistice
a agreement by opposing sides to stop fighting
Dilatory
slow to act
Peremptory
insisting of immediate attention or obedience
Triumphantly
in a way that shows great happiness at a victory
Jauntiness
quality of being happy
Omnibus
a bus
Vitality
The state of being strong and active
Inquiry
The act of asking for information
Glaring
Staring fiercely or fixedly
Ineffable
too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words
Aquaplane
A water vehicle that is sliding uncontrollably in the water
Cornice
An ornamental molding around a room
Oblivion
The state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening
Perspire
To sweat from physical exertion or stress
Gaudy
To be extremely bright or showy to be tasteless
Follies
Foolishness or lack of self sense
Sumptuous
Splendid and expensive looking
Erroneous
To be wrong, or incorrect
Surmise
To suppose that something may be true
Individualistically
In a way that relates to a particular person or group
Inexplicable
Unable to be explained or accounted for
Prodigality
To spend money foolishly or wastefully
Tactlessly
In a way that is likely to annoy or upset people
Demoniac
Like a demon
Debut
A person's first appearance or performance in a particular capacity or role
Echolalia
The meaningless repetition of words
Jovial
Cheerful and friendly
Ramification
A consequence of an action or events
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