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TermDefinition
credulousadj. ready to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence
odiousadj. arousing or deserving hatred or repugnance
diligentadj. characterized by steady, earnest, and energetic effort
preceptsn. a command or principle intended especially as a general rule of action
follyn. lack of good sense or normal prudence and foresight; criminally or tragically foolish actions or conduct
nonpareiln/adj. an individual of unequaled excellence; having no equal
jocundadj. marked by or suggestive of high spirits and lively mirthfulness
surfeitn. an overabundant supply; excess
austereadj. stern and cold in appearance or manner; somber; grave
vexationn. something troubling or irritating; anger produced by some annoying irritation
sanctimoniousadj. hypocritically (holy) pious or devout
dalliancen. the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working; playful behavior arousing sexual interest
abstemiousadj. marked by restraint especially in the consumption of food or alcohol

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Created May 21, 2009
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