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asinine | (adj.) void of intelligence |
doused | (v.) wet thoroughly |
arbitrate | (v.) act between parties with a view to reconcile differences |
ambrosia | (n.) the food and drink of the gods (classic mythology); mortals who ate it became immortal |
amble | (v.) to walk leisurely |
begrudge | (v.) be envious of; set one’s heart on |
obstreperous | (adj.) noisily and stubbornly defiant |
clapper | (n.) the metal striker that hangs inside a bell and makes a sound by hitting the side |
perpetrate | (v.) perform an act, usually with a negative connotation |
vapid | (adj.) lacking significance or liveliness or spirit or zest |
repertoire | (n.) the entire range of skills or aptitudes or devices used in a particular field or occupation |
magisterial | (adj.) of or relating to a judge (a magistrate is a judge) |
fractious | (adj.) easily irritated or annoyed |
aberration | (n.) a state or condition different from the norm |