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TermDefinition
ponderto think, meditate
venerabledeserving respect
privyknowing something secret, confidential
succinctbrief, without wasted words
uncouthcrude, unmannerly
profaneshowing disrespect
elucidateto make clear, explain
unobtrusivenot noticable
scrutinyclose examination
acrimoniousharsh, bitter
expungeerase, delete
temeritydisregard for danger, recklessness
vengeancerevenge
cynicaldistrusting, pessimistic in human nature
furtivesneeky, sly
stolidhaving or revealing little emotion or sensibility
squalidfilthy from poverty or neglect
recluseisolated person, hermit
garishflashy; loud
paupera poor person
flightyditzy, lacking stability
subtlenot obvious
ambidextrousright and left handed
acquitto clear of charge
taciturnquiet
warywatchful, alert

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Creator Suzy
Created December 17, 2007
Group Honors World Literature 9
Subjects None
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  1. acrimonious harsh, bitter - 29 misses
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