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| brouhaha (n) | a confused hodgepodge of sounds, hubbub; an uproar or commotion that goes far beyond what is justified |
| cloy (v) | to spoil or destroy an appetite by too much indulgence, especially in sweet or rich things; to glut, satiate |
| demeanor (n) | the way a person behaves, overall impression made by comportment, manner, etc.; facial appearance, mien |
| deference (n) | courteous yielding to the wishes and ideas of another person; great respect marked by submission, as to a superior |
| enigmatic (adj) | puzzling, perplexing, not easily understood, mysterious |
| definitive (adj) | conclusive, final, representing the limit of what can be done |
| bumptious (adj) | offensively self-assertive; excessively and arrogantly self-confident |
| choleric (adj) | easily made angry, bad-tempered |
| bulwark (n) | strong defense or protection, a solid wall-like structure for defense |
| curtail (v) | to cut short, bring to a halt or end sooner than expected; to reduce |
| adamant (adj) | firm in purpose or opinion, unyielding |
| profligate (adj) | given over to dissipation and self-indulgence, immoral; recklessly extravagant |
| mawkish (adj) | excessively and objectionably sentimental; having a mild sickening flavor |
| thwart (v) | to oppose successfully; to prevent, frustrate, foil |
| onus (n) | something that is heavy or burdensome (especially an unwelcome responsbility); a stigma; blame |
| requisite (adj) | needed, necessary, regarded as essential or indispensable |
| molify (v) | to soften, make gentle; to calm, ally (as an emotion); to reduce in intensity |
| sartorial (adj) | of or pertainingto a tailor or his work; having to do with clothes or dress (especially men's) |
| presentiment (n) | a vague sense of approaching misfortune |
| presentiment (adj., adv.) | without prepartion, offhand, suddenly or hastily done |
| for bearance (n) | tolerance and self-control (in the face of provocation), patience; the act of refraining from something, abstinence |
| remit (v) | to send or hand in (as money), to cancel (as a penalty or punishment), forgive, pardon; to lessen, diminish; to put off, postpone, defer |
