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Ephemeral

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Lasting only a short time

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Pontificate

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To speak or express in a pompous or dogmatic manner

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Rheumatism

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A condition characterized by inflammation or pain in muscles, joints, or fibrous tissues

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Conspicuous

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Clearly observable

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Acuity

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Sharpness (particularly of the mind or senses)

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Delineate

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To depict in accurate and vivid detail

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Depraved

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Devoid of moral principles

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Enervate

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To impair, cripple, paralyze

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Esoteric

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Intended for or understood by a select group

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Fecund

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Fertile, teeming, prolific

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To speak or express in a pompous or dogmatic manner

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Pontificate

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Lasting only a short time

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Ephemeral

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A condition characterized by inflammation or pain in muscles, joints, or fibrous tissues

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Rheumatism

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Clearly observable

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Conspicuous

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Sharpness (particularly of the mind or senses)

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Acuity

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To depict in accurate and vivid detail

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Dilineate

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Devoid of moral principles

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Depraved

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To impair, cripple, paralyze

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Enervate

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Intended for or understood by a select group

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Esoteric

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Fertile, teeming, prolific

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Fecund