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anathema
n. someone or something that is intensely disliked, cursed, or shunned
assuage
1. to satisfy
2. to lessen or reduce the intensity of
avuncular
like a benevolent uncle; familiar and indulgent
convivial
sociable; concerned with food company and festivitites
eclectic
combining elements from a variety of sources
epigram
a short, witty poem or saying
expound
to explain in detail; to set forth
intrinsic
relating to the essential nature of something; real or actual
inverterate
habitual or deeply rooted; persistent
mogul
a very powerful or wealthy person; a magnate
munificent
extremely generous; liberal in giving
nascent
beginning to exist; emerging
perspicacious
clear-sighted; shrewd
philistine
one who is indifferent to or disdainful of intellectual values
propitious
Tending to favor or assist; encouraging
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