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1
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Exegesis

A

Explanation; Interpretation, especially of a biblical text

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Certitude

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Certainty

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Prodigious

A

marvelous; Enormous

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Euphonious

A

Pleasing in sound

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Perspicacious

A

Having insight; Penetrating; Astute

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Germane

A

Pertinent; Bearing upon the ease at hand

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Dissolute

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Loose in morals

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Rotundity

A

Roundness; Sonorousness of speech

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Cordon

A

Extended line of men or fortifications to prevent access or egress

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Ebb

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Recede; Lessen

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Piety

A

Religious devotion; Godliness

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Hermetic

A

Sealed by fusion so as to be airtight

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Taint

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Contaminate; Cause to lose purity; Modify with a trace of something bad

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Amulet

A

Charm; Talisman

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Execrable

A

Very bad

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Ingrained

A

Deeply established; Firmly rooted

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Plummet

A

Fall sharply

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Descry

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Catch sight of

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Falter

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Hesitate

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Symmetry

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Arrangement of parts so that balance is obtained; Congruity

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Chauvinist

A

Blindly devoted patriot

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Abortive

A

Unsuccessful; Fruitless

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Alimentary

A

Supplying nourishment

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Savor

A

Enjoy; Having a distinctive flavor, smell, or quality

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Ambience

A

Environment; Atmosphere

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Daunt

A

Intimidate; Frighten

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Knotty

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Intricate; Difficult; Tangled

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Oaf

A

Stupid, awkward person

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Glaze

A

Cover with a thin and shiny surface

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Rife

A

Abundant; Current

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Indigenous

A

Native

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Dearth

A

Scarcity

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Recluse

A

Hermit; Loner

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Compromise

A

Adjust or settle by making mutual concessions; Endanger the interests or reputation of

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Insinuate

A

Hint; Imply; Creep in

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Engaging

A

Charming; Attractive

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Officious

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Meddlesome; Excessively pushy in offering one’s services

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Kleptomaniac

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Person who has a compulsive desire to steal

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Glossy

A

Smooth and shining

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Ejaculation

A

Exclamation

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Maritime

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Bordering on the sea; Nautical

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Ascendancy

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Controlling influence; Domination

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Fledgling

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Inexperienced

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Skulk

A

Move furtively and secretly

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Inimitable

A

Matchless; Not able to be imitated

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