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specious

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superficially plausible, but actually wrong

the music trade gives Golden Oldies a specious appearance of novelty

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axiomatic

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self-evident or unquestionable

it is axiomatic that dividends have to be financed

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obliquely

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not in a direct way; indirectly

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commonsensical

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exhibiting native good judgment

unlearned and commonsensical countryfolk were capable of solving problems that beset the more sophisticated

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mimetic

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relating to, characterized by, or exhibiting mimicry

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undue

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not due : not yet payable

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ape

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verb to copy closely but often clumsily and ineptly

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foible

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a minor flaw or shortcoming in character or behavior

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shabby

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inferior in quality; UNGENEROUS, UNFAIR; MEAN, DESPICABLE, CONTEMPTIBLE

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parochial

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confined or restricted as if within the borders of a parish; of related to a church or a governing body

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urbane

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(of a person) courteous and refined in manner

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peccadillo

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a small, relatively unimportant offense or sin

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ersatz

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(of a product) made or used as a substitute, typically an inferior one, for something else

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nugatory

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of no value or importance

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mendacious

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not telling the truth; lying

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literati

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well-educated people who are interested in literature

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dulcet

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(especially of sound) sweet and soothing (often used ironically)

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facile

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(especially of a theory or argument) appearing neat and comprehensive only by ignoring the true complexities of an issue; superficial

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hoi polloi

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the masses; the common people

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gamut

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complete range or scope of something

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dulcet

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sweet and smooth (in sound)

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arresting

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striking; eye catching

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solipsistic

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one who holds the view or theory that the self is all that can be known to exist

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cogent

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clear, logical, convincing

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equivocal
open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous
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officious
assertive of authority in an annoyingly domineering way, especially with regard to petty or trivial matters
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poul·tice
a soft, moist mass of material, typically of plant material or flour, applied to the body to relieve soreness and inflammation and kept in place with a cloth
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outstrip
move faster than and then overtake
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procure
obtain (something), especially with care or effort
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fallacious
based on a mistaken belief
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cre·scen·do
the highest point (usually in sound) reached in a progressive increase of intensity
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loathsome
causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment
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puckish
playful, especially in a mischievous way
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wry
using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor
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melange
a mixture; a medley
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tacit
understood or implied without being stated
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husband
use (resources) economically; conserve
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impious
not showing respect or reverence, especially for a god
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bald
not having any extra detail or explanation; plain or blunt
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steward
manage or look after; (of an official) supervise arrangements or keep order at
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paean
a song of praise or triumph; a thing that expresses enthusiastic praise
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torpid
mentally or physically inactive; lethargic
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philippic
a bitter attack or denunciation, especially a verbal one
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panacea
a solution or remedy for all difficulties or disease
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flagging
becoming tired or less dynamic; declining in strength
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olio
a highly spiced stew of various meats and vegetables originating from Spain and Portugal
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paucity
the presence of something only in small or insufficient quantities or amounts; scarcity
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redoubtable
(of a person) formidable, especially as an opponent
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priggish
self-righteously moralistic and superior
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punc·til·i·ous
showing great attention to detail or correct behavior
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innocuous
not harmful or offensive
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prurient
having or encouraging an excessive interest in sexual matters
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capricious
given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior
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gratuitous
Unnecessary; not required; not warranted by circumstances or reason; uncalled for: as, a gratuitous insult. Freely bestowed or obtained; costing nothing to the recipient.
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supercilious
adjective: haughty and disdainful; looking down on others
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intimation
indirect suggestion
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catharsis
the process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions
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coda
a concluding event, remark, or section
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caustic
sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way
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presage
(of an event) be a sign or warning that (something, typically something bad) will happen
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inform
give (someone) facts or information; tell
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chary
cautiously or suspiciously reluctant to do something
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fecund
producing or capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertile
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sentries
soldiers stationed to keep guard or to control access to a place
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risible
such as to provoke laughter
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potable
safe to drink; drinkable
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verdant
unripe in experience or judgment
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debauchment
the act of corrupting
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desuetude
state of disuse
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sagacious
having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; shrewd
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jejune
devoid of significance or interest
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gauche
lacking ease or grace; unsophisticated and socially awkward
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uncouth
(of a person or their appearance or behavior) lacking good manners, refinement, or grace
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conjectural
something that's formed without proof or missing evidence
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putative
common accepted or supposed
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assayed
determine the content or quality of (a metal or ore)
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apprising
informing or to tell someone
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vivacious
lively in temper, conduct, or spirit
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poignant
evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret
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mirthful
joyous; cheerful; jolly; merry:
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probity
adherence to the highest principles and ideals
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quietus
a period of retirement or inactivity
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sycophant
a self-seeking, servile flatterer; fawning parasite.
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myrmidon
a person who executes without question or scruple a master's commands.
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wizened
withered; shriveled:
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desiccated
dried up
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farcical
farce, ludicrous, obsurd
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traipse
to walk aimlessly or idle without a goal
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gallivant
go around from one place to another in the pursuit of pleasure or entertainment
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tergiversate
make conflicting or evasive statements; equivocate

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