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abnegate | v. 1. To give up as a right or claim. 2. To deny or renounce. |
ancillary | adj. Subordinate; less important. |
badinage | n. Light, playful conversation; banter. |
bedizen | v. To dress or decorate in a showy or gaudy fashion. |
celerity | n. Speed or promptness in acting or responding. |
cynosure | n. The center of attention. |
itinerary | n. 1. The course or the planned route of a journey. 2. A travel diary. 3. A traveler's guide. |
lissome | adj. Moving or bending easily; supple. |
milieu | n. A particular social or cultural environment in which events occur. |
obstreperous | adj. Aggressively noisy or rude. |
paragon | n. A model of perfection. |
perquisite | n. An extra benefit in addition to one's regular earnings. |
staid | adj. Lacking flamboyance; sedate; restrained. |
symbiotic | adj. Mutually cooperative and beneficial. |
tyro | n. A beginner in any field. |