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| aphorism | (noun) 1: a concise statement of a principle. 2 : a terse formulation of a truth or sentiment. Synonym: Adage |
| lollygag | (intransitive verb) FOOL AROUND. Synonym: DAWDLE |
| elysian | (adj) 1. of or relating to Elysium (the abode of the blessed after death in classical mythology). 2 : BLISSFUL, DELIGHTFUL “elysian peace.” |
| sanction | (noun) 1. the detriment, loss of reward, or coercive intervention annexed to a violation of a law as a means of enforcing the law. 2. an economic or military coercive measure adopted usually by several nations in concert for forcing a nation violating international law to desist or yield to adjudication (judicial decision). (transitive verb) 1. to make valid or binding usually by a formal procedure (as ratification). 2 : to give effective or authoritative approval or consent to. Synonyms see APPROVE. |
| confabulate | (intransitive verb) 1: to talk informally : CHAT. 2 : to hold a discussion : CONFER. 3 : to fill in gaps in memory by fabrication. |
| debonair | (adj) 1. SUAVE, URBANE *a debonair performer* b : LIGHTHEARTED, NONCHALANT |
| impresario | (noun) 1. the promoter, manager, or conductor of an opera or concert company 2 : a person who puts on or sponsors an entertainment (as a television show or sports event) 3 : MANAGER, DIRECTOR |
| foible | (noun) a minor flaw or shortcoming in character or behavior : WEAKNESS “admired their teacher despite his foibles.” Synonyms see FAULT. |
| maudlin | (adj) weakly and effusively sentimental. |
| frigorific | (adj) causing cold : CHILLING. |
