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bowdlerize
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to edit offensive parts out of something
hail
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enthusiastically acclaim or celebrate something
semblance
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an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading
litany
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a long, drawn out list, usually used in reference to negative things, like litany of complains or litany of injuries
illustrious
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well known or famous, leaving a trail of glory in it's wake
umbrage
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a feeling of anger by being offended
recapitulation
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a summary (recap)
importune
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beg persistently and urgently, eg- the woman importuned the judge to release her innocent brother
moribund
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near death, like moribund economy
vitrolic
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mean, nasty or caustic in tone
derelict
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1. negligent of one's duties or obligations 2. abandoned
approbatory
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expressing praise or approval
redoubtable
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formidable, awe-inspiring, intimidating
raconteur
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a person skilled in telling anecdotes
enjoin
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give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
sinecure
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a position requiring little or no work but giving the holder status or financial benefit
quail
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draw back in fear or pain
anodyne
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1. something that soothes or relieves pain 2. not likely to cause offense
duplicity
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decietfullness
prognostication
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bhavishyavani
inimitable
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defying imitation, matchless
imperious
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arrogant and domineering
flippant
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not showing a serious or respectful attitude eg- a flippant remark
cosset
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treat with excessive indulgence, to pamper or spoil
impetuous
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characterised by undue haste and lack of thought and deliberation

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