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| bewail (verb) (1) | to express deep regret or sorrow over |
| destitute (adj) (1) | 1. without resources or possessions 2. lacking; devoid |
| detract (verb) (1) | to take away from the value, beauty or importance of |
| detractor (noun) (1) | a person who criticizes the value, beauty or importance of sm/thg |
| emancipate (verb) (1) | to set free from slavery; to liberate |
| emancipation (noun) (1) | the condition of being liberated |
| extol (verb) (1) | to praise highly |
| flamboyant (adj) (1) | excessively showy; unrestrained |
| impetus (noun) (1) | 1. a driving force that causes action; 2. increased activity resulting from a driving force |
| insuperable (adj) (1) | incapable of being overcome or defeated |
| intermittent (adj) (1) | not continuous; happening at intervals |
| maxim (noun) (1) | a general truth or rule of conduct; a short saying |
| obligatory (adj) (1) | required or demanded |
| plumb (verb) (1) | 1. to measure the depth of water; 2. to reach the deepest part; 3. to understand by examining closely; to solve |
| plumb (adj) (1) | straight up and down; vertical |
| vagabond (noun) (1) | a person who wanders from place to place |
| visage (noun) (1) | a face, especially one that epxresses feelings |
| wheedle (verb) (1) | to coax or gain by using sly persuasion or insincere praise |
