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Akimbo

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adj. placed in such a way as to have the hands on the hips and the elbows bowed outward

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Lassitude

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n. State or feeling of weariness, diminished energy, or listlessness

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Licentious

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adj. lacking moral restraint, especially in sexual conduct

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Muse

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v. To consider or say thoughtfully

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Pecuniary

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adj. of or relating to money

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Plight

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n. A situation, especially a bad or unfortunate one

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Presumptuous

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adj. going beyond what is right and proper; excessively forward

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Subversive

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adj. intending or intended to undermine or overthrow an established government

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Vacuous

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adj. lacking intelligence; stupid or empty headed

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Admonish

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v. To counsel (another) against something to be avoided or warn (that something is dangerous)

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