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affected: adj./n. - false, artificial, phony, insincere, trying to impress
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anemic: adj. - lacking energy or spirit, sickly, bloodless
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attire: v. or n. - to clothe / clothing
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audible: adj. - able to be heard (i.e., loud enough to be heard)
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banter: n. or v. - light, frivolous back-and-forth discussion or teasing
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colossal: adj. - huge
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complacent: adj. - self-satisfied, smug, content with how things are
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contemptuous: adj. - scornful, disdainful, the quality of despising something inferior
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contingency: n. - an event or occurrence that is possible in certain conditions; something that happens by accident or chance
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convivial: adj. - sociable, merry, jovial, fond of parties
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decadent: in a state of decay or decline, often because of excessive, overindulgent behavior
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defer to: v. - to yield respectfully to the thoughts or opinions of others
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discreet: adj. - showing careful judgment in speech or action
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fractious: adj. - irritable, unruly, ill-tempered, rebellious
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gaudy: adj. - tastelessly bright, ornate or showy
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harrowing: adj. - distressing, chilling, frightening
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haughty: adj. - excessively proud, disdainful or contemptuous of others
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imperative: adj. - absolutely necessary, commanding attention
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incessant: adj. - without pause or interruption
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incredulous: adj. / n. - disbelieving / stunned disbelief
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innuendo: n. - indirect suggestion or hint, usually unflattering
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inviolate: adj. / n.- unharmed, unbroken, untouched
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languid: adj. - drooping, lacking vigor or energy
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meretricious: adj. - attractive but in a vulgar or deceitful way; superficially appealing but corrupt under the surface; a prostitute can be _________—glitzy but vulgar underneath
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peremptory: adj. - sharp and commanding, intolerant, decisive
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riotous: adj. - disorderly, uncontrolled, boisterous, loud, reckless
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sinister: adj. - threatening; evil or dishonest in a mysterious or sneaky way
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supercilious: adj. - characterized by pride, scorn, or feelings of superiority
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wistful: adj. - longing or yearning for something one doesn't have