| Term | Definition |
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| Aphorism | (n) A terse saying embodying a general truth, or astute observation. |
| Euphorid | (n) A feeling of great happiness or wellbeing. |
| Juxtampose | (v) To place side by side. |
| Proponent | (n) One who argues in support of something; advocate. |
| Quixotic | (adj) Idealistic or romantic without regard to practility. |
| Vicarious | (adj) Felt or undergone as if one where taking part in the experiences and feelings of others. |
| Malign | (v) To speak evil of; defame. |
| Anecdote | (n) A short account of an interesting or humoris incident. |
| Dubious | (adj) Fraught with uncertanty; undecided. |
| Contemptuous | (adj) Manifesting of felling contemt; scornful. |
| Pariah | (n) A social outcast. |
| Ostracize | (v) To banish or exclude from a group. |
| Fledgling | (n) A young bird who has recently aquired its flight feathers. |
| Apathy | (n) Lack of interest or concern, especially in important matters. |
| Laggard | (n) One that lags; straggler. |
| Heinous | (adj) Grossly wicked or adominable. |
| Ambulatory | (adj) Relating to or adapted for walking. |
| Raucous | (adj) Rough sounding; harsh. |
| Churlish | (adj) A rude, surly person. |
| Jostle | (v) To come in rough contact with for advantage. |
| Banter | (n) Good humored, playful conversation. |
| Facetious | (adj) Playfully jocular, humorous. |
| Plausible | (adj) Apparently true or likely. |
| Apparition | (n) A ghost. |
| Impending | (v) To be about to take place. |
| Trepidation | (n) Dread, apprehension. |
| Vex | (v) To annoy; bother. |
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