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| CHASTEN | verb (used with object) 1.to inflict suffering upon for purposes of moral improvement; chastise 2.to restrain; subdue. |
| DEVOID | adjective 1.not possessing, untouched by, void, or destitute (usually followed by of). |
| EXORBITANT | adjective exceeding the bounds of custom, propriety, or reason, especially in amount or extent; highly excessive |
| FRENETIC | adjective frantic; frenzied [feeling or showing great or abnormal excitement or emotional disturbance] |
| HIATUS | noun, plural hi·a·tus·es, hi·a·tus. 1.a break or interruption in the continuity of a work, series, action, etc |
| MYRIAD | noun 1.a very great or indefinitely great number of persons or things. 2.ten thousand. adjective 3.of an indefinitely great number; innumerable |
| PARTISAN | noun 1.an adherent or supporter of a person, group, party, or cause, especially a person who shows a biased, emotional allegiance. |
| PRESUMPTUOUS | adjective 1.full of, characterized by, or showing presumption [an attitude or belief dictated by probability] or readiness to presume in conduct or thought. 2.unwarrantedly or impertinently bold; forward. |
| PUTATIVE | adjective commonly regarded as such; reputed; supposed. |
| SQUANDER | verb (used with object) 1.to spend or use (money, time, etc.) extravagantly or wastefully (often followed by away ). |
| UNDERSCORE | verb (used with object) 1.to mark with a line or lines underneath; underline, as for emphasis. 2.to stress; emphasize: The recent tragedy underscores the danger of disregarding safety rules. |
| ATYPICAL | adjective not typical; not conforming to the type; irregular; abnormal: atypical behavior; a flower atypical of the species. |
| WILLFUL | 1.deliberate, voluntary, or intentional. 2.unreasonably stubborn or headstrong; self-willed. |
| MARSHAL | verb (used with object) 1.to arrange in proper order; set out in an orderly manner; arrange clearly. 10.to array, as for battle. 11.to usher or lead ceremoniously |
| INTEMPERATE | adjective 1.given to or characterized by excessive or immoderate indulgence in alcoholic beverages. 2.immoderate in indulgence of appetite or passion. 3.not temperate; unrestrained; unbridled. 4.extreme in temperature, as climate. |
