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1
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Pallid

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Typically pale in complexion

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2
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Admonition

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Scolding or warning

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3
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Swarthy

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Dark complexion, due to origin and outdoor conditions making then extremely dark

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4
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Inviolate

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Scared cannot be restricted

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5
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Veritable

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Epitome

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Sedulously

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Adverb, diligent hardworking manner

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7
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Reticence

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Reluctant, unwillingness, refusal

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8
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Extemporize

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Verb; make up as they go along

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9
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Alacrity

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Noun; cheerfulness, willingness

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10
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Supercilious

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Condescending attitude

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11
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Epicurean

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Noun or adjective; Sensual pleasures relating to senses, taste, touch

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12
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Ephemeral

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Short lived, Period of life, or emotion

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13
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Coquettish

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Adjective; to be very flirtatious, only females!!

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14
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Ennui

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Noun; weariness

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15
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Accoutrement

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Noun; accessories you carry with you, usually used in plural form

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16
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Hauteur

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Feeling of being better than everyone else, supercilious snootiness

17
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Ignominious

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Shameful

18
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Contrivance

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Scheme, fabrication that you come up with

19
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Profligate

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Wasteful or immoral

20
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Latency

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In plain sight, but not obvious. Not obvious to the eye but not hidden.