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parochial
narrow(small)-minded,small scope
imposing
forcing, grand and impressive
reclamation
=re-claming
resplendent
=brilliant
repugnant
=;revolting
tenacious
=clinging,persistent
indolent
=idle,lazy
consummate
=complete,perfect(with a high level of skill)
proscribe
=forbid
precipitate
cause (an event or situation, typically one that is bad or undesirable) to happen suddenly, unexpectedly,
exacerbate
make worse
weathering
come safely through; withstanding
bracketed
enclose in brackets ( {ooo} )
efficacy
the ability to produce a desired or intended result.
preposterous
utterly absurd or ridiculous.
exclusive
restricted or limited
inclusive
with everything included
efficacious
effective
weather (verb)
endure ,survive through
contemn
=despise
contempt
=disregard
all but-
very nearly or all execept (in a limited choice setting)
scrupulous
honorable, scrutinize
advent
=start, arrival or some(thing,one)
nimbly
quick and light
inopportune
occuring at an inconvenient time
encumber
burden, hinder, hamper
