| Term | Definition |
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| siphon | v. to draw off or convey (liquid) by means of a siphon., a tube running from the liquid in a vessel to a lower level outside the vessel so that atmospheric pressure forces the liquid through the tube |
| palaver | n. a prolonged and idle discussion |
| spats | pl. n. a short cloth gaiter covering the instep and ankle |
| homburg | n. a man's felt hat having a narrow curled brim |
| chesterfield | n. a man's plain straight overcoat, typically with a velvet collar |
| dun | v. to make persistent demands on (someone), esp. for payment of a debt |
| nebulous | adj. hazy (of a concept or idea) unclear, vague, or ill-defined |
| nonchalance | n. (of a person or manner) calmness and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest |
| malicious | adj. spiteful, malevolent, evil-intentioned, vindictive |
| lethargic | adj. sluggish and apathetic |
| verbiage | n. wordiness, prolixity, long-windedness, loquacity |
| defunct | adj. no longer existing or functioning |
| pince-nez | n. a nose clip instead of earpieces |
| impertinence | n. lack of proper respect; rudeness |
| synchronize | v. to cause to occur or operate at the same time or rate |
| disputation | n. a debate or argument often an academic one |
| caucus | n. a meeting, assembly, gathering OR party, faction, camp |
| dialectics | pl. n. a method of argument or exposition that systematically weighs contradictory facts or ideas with a view to the resolution of their real or apparent contradictions |
| zoot-suit | n. a man's suit popular during the early 1940's wide lapels and heavily padded, wide shoulders. |
| strumpet | n. a prostitute; harlot |
| perfidy | n. betrayal of a trust |
| ramshackle | adj. loosely made or held together; rickety; shaky |
| evasive | adj. tending or seeking to evade; elusive |
| blight | n./v. ruin, wreck, spoil, mar, frustrate |
| barrage | n. bombardment; a barrage of criticism = deluge, stream, storm, torrent, onslaught |
| pomade | n. a scented ointment, esp. one used for the scalp or for dressing hair |
| spiel | n. patter, (sales) pitch |
| huckster | n. a peddler, hawker |
| veer | v. to swerve, curve, swing |
| antiphonal | adj. occurring or responding in turns; alternating |
| morbid | adj. gloomy, glum, melancholy, morose; ghoulish, macabre |
| tenacious | adj. holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold |
| complacency | n. smugness, self-satisfaction, self-congratulation |
| vindicate | absolve. clear (someone) of blame |
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