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hemorrhagethe flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel
splendidvery good;of the highest quality
commitperform an act, usually with a negative connotation
scrawnyinferior in size or quality
phonyfraudulent; having a misleading appearance
ostracizeexpel from a community or group
academicassociated with academia or an academy
posturethe arrangement of the body and its limbs
chucklelaugh quietly or with restraint
irritatedaroused to impatience or anger
residelive (in a certain place)
latterreferring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
innumerabletoo numerous to be counted
lagoona body of water cut off from a larger body by a reef of sand or coral
qualmuneasiness about the fitness of an action
sheercomplete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
undertakingthe trade of a funeral director
swellvery good
crudeconspicuously and tastelessly indecent
rostruma platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
compulsoryrequired by rule
illiteratelacking culture, especially in language and literature
peculiarmarkedly different from the usual
hoarsedeep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion
gropefeel about uncertainly or blindly
sadisticderiving pleasure or sexual gratification from inflicting pain on another
falsettoartificially high; above the normal voice range
conceitedcharacteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
aggravateexasperate or irritate
broadhaving great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
torsothe body excluding the head and neck and limbs
flatterpraise somewhat dishonestly
liberategrant freedom to; free from confinement
rilecause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
fienda person motivated by irrational enthusiasm (as for a cause)
monotonoussounded or spoken in a tone unvarying in pitch
halitosisoffensive breath
corridoran enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
unscrupulouswithout scruples or principles
gripecomplain
morguea building (or room) where dead bodies are kept before burial or cremation
compositionan essay (especially one written as an assignment)
stroketouch lightly and repeatedly, as with brushing motions
fracturebreak (a bone)
pacifistsomeone opposed to violence as a means of settling disputes
wittycombining clever conception and facetious expression
starkcomplete or extreme
hospitalitykindness in welcoming guests or strangers
sincereopen and genuine; not deceitful
monasterythe residence of a religious community
hystericalmarked by excessive or uncontrollable emotion
rapidcharacterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
lavishvery generous
conscientiouscharacterized by extreme care and great effort
adorelove intensely
adaptmake fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
unanimousin complete agreement
modesthumble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
matineea theatrical performance held during the daytime (especially in the afternoon)
incognitowithout revealing one's identity
distinguished(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
burlesquea theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor; consists of comic skits and short turns (and sometimes striptease)
suavehaving a sophisticated charm
psychica person apparently sensitive to things beyond the natural range of perception
affectionatehaving or displaying warmth or affection
putridin an advanced state of decomposition and having a foul odor
intoxicatemake drunk (with alcoholic drinks)
verificationadditional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
fond(followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or liking for
strainto exert much effort or energy
conversationalistsomeone skilled at conversation
flock(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent
sterlinghighest in quality
stancestanding posture
snubreject outright and bluntly
poreany small opening in the skin or outer surface of an animal
farethe sum charged for riding in a public conveyance
ripple(electronics) an oscillation of small amplitude imposed on top of a steady value
humblemarked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful
marvelousextraordinarily good or great ; used especially as intensifiers
crookednot straight; dishonest or immoral or evasive
nonchalantmarked by blithe unconcern
principlerule of personal conduct
sophisticatedhaving or appealing to those having worldly knowledge and refinement and savoir-faire
recuperateget over an illness or shock
seldomnot often
prematuretoo soon or too hasty
disciplesomeone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another
lunatican insane person
chiselengage in deceitful behavior; practice trickery or frau