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Allocation

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allowance, portion, share

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Ascetic

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one who leads a life of self-denial and contemption; absent of luxury.

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Beguile

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to deceive

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Crass

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coarse, unfeeling.

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Defray

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to pay for.

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Dint

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force; power.

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Enjoin

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to direct or order.

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Envoy

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a representative or messenger.

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Interloper

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intruder

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Vicarious

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experienced through the imagination; not experienced directly.

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Admonish

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to caution or advise against something.

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Akimbo

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with hand on hip and elbow bent outward.

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Lassitude

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lack of energy.

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Muse (v.)

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to think about in a dremay way, to ponder.

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Muse (n.)

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a woman, or a force personified as a woman, who is the source of inspiration for a creative artist.

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Pecuniary

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having to do with money.

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Plight

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a difficult or dangerous condition or situation.

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Presumptuous

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assuming too much; arrogant.

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Subversive

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intended to undermine or overthrow.

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Vacuous

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empty