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Exposition

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background information presented in a literary work.

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Impugn

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to call into question; to attack verbally.

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Impute

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represent (something, especially something undesirable) as being done, caused, or possessed by someone; attribute.

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Parapet

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a low wall or railing.

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5
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Brevity

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briefness

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Copious

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abundant; plentiful.

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Scrupulous

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careful about moral standards; conscientious.

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Sundry

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miscellaneous.

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Accordant

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being in a agreement or harmony.

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Accouterments

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additional items of dress or equiptment, or other items carried or won by a person or used for a particular activity.

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Viands

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food

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12
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Gout

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Accumulation of uric acid in joints.

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13
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Irksome

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annoying; tedious.

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14
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Ponderous

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heavy and slow moving.

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15
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Transcendent

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going beyond ordinary limits; surpassing; exceeding.

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Deportment

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a manner of personal conduct; behavior.

17
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Pertinacity

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persistence

18
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Temperance

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moderation

19
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Habiliments

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Clothing

20
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Timorous

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fearful, timid