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Austere
(Aw STEER)
Adjective
Link: STEER

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Stern, as in manner, without access, unadorned, severely plain and simple

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Aloof
(Uh LOOF)
Adjective
Link: ROOF

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Distant, reserved, in manner; uninvolved

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Cerebral
(Su REE brul)
Noun
Link: CEREAL

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Of or relating to the brain; an intellectual person

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Chattel
(Chatel)
Noun
Link: CATTLE

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An item of personal, moveable property; slave

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Incongruous
(In KAHN grew us)
Adjective
Link: IN CONGRESS

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Not appropriate, unsuited to the surroundings; not fitting in

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Lament
( la MINT)
Verb
Link: CEMENT

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To express sorrow or regret; to mourn

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