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| DEARTH | Noun. An inadequate supply; scarcity; lack |
| DEBAUCH | Verb. to corrupt by sensuality, intemperance, etc.; seduce. To corrupt or pervert. Noun. a period of wanton or sensual self-indulgence. an uninhibited spree or party; orgy |
| DEBUNK | Verb. to expose or excoriate (a claim, assertion, sentiment, etc.) as being pretentious, false, or exaggerated |
| CULPABLE | Adj. deserving blame or censure; blameworthy |
| EQUANIMITY | Noun. mental or emotional stability or composure, especially under tension or strain; calmness; equilibrium |
| ABJURE | Verb. to renounce, repudiate, or retract, especially with formal solemnity; recant: to abjure one's errors. to renounce or give up under oath; forswear |
| ERUDITE | Adj. characterized by great knowledge; learned or scholarly: an erudite professor; an erudite commentary.Synonyms: educated, knowledgeable; wise, sapient |
| AFFRONT | Noun. a personally offensive; act or word; deliberate act or display of disrespect; an offense to one's dignity or self-respect. Verb. to offend by an open manifestation of disrespect or insolence |
| EBULLIENT | Adj. overflowing with fervor, enthusiasm, or excitement; high-spirited |
| ESOTERIC | Adj. understood by or meant for only the select few who have special knowledge or interest |
| DENIGRATE | Verb. to speak damagingly of; criticize in a derogatory manner; sully; defame: to denigrate someone'scharacter. |
| DOUR | Adj. stern, joyless, sullen, joyless; 2. severe, stern |
| COMMENSURATE | adj. corresponding in amount, magnitude, or degree |
| ASSAIL | Verb. 1. to attack vigorously or violently; assault. 2. to attack with arguments, criticism, ridicule, abuse, etc.: to assail one's opponent with slander. 3. to undertake with the purpose of mastering. 4. to impinge upon; make an impact on; beset: His mind was assailed by conflicting arguments |
| BRAZEN | Adj. Excessively bold, brash shameless or impudent |
