| Term | Definition |
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Bard |
A poet, often a singer as well (Shakespeare) |
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Blandish |
Coax by using flattery |
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cacophony |
tremendous noise, disharmonious sound |
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chide |
to voice disapproval |
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defer |
to postpone something; to yield to another’s wisdom |
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diminutive |
small or miniature |
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dispel |
to drive away, scatter |
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ebullient |
extremely lively, enthusiastic |
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emend |
to correct or revise a written text |
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equanimity |
composure |
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fatuous |
silly or foolish |
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flagrant |
offensive |
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grandiose |
on a magnificent or exaggerated scale |
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abdicate |
to give up a position, usually one of leadership |
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abate |
to reduce, lessen |