| Term | Definition |
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aura |
a distinctive atmosphere or feeling that seems to surround someone or something; a distinctive appearance or impression |
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banal |
lacking freshness; trite |
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bemuse |
to confuse or bewilder |
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cognizant |
fully aware; taking notice |
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conundrum |
a riddle whose answer is a play on words |
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evanescent |
short-lived; staying temporarily |
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factotum |
a helper or assistant with a wide range of duties and responsibilites |
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grandiose |
impressive because of large size or scope |
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induce |
to influence or persuade |
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intransigent |
refusing to compromise or change one's position on an issue |
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laudatory |
full of praise |
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panache |
dash or flamboyance in style or action |
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picayunne |
petty or insignificant |
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predlication |
an inclination or preference |
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promontory |
a high point of land that juts out into the water |