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noun, a confused hodgepodge of sounds, hubbub; an uproar or commotion that goes far beyond what is justified
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brouhaha
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verb, to spoil or destroy an appetite by too much indulgence especially in sweet or rich things; to glut, satiate
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cloy
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verb, to spoil or destroy an appetite by too much indulgence especially in sweet or rich things; to glut, satiate
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demeanor
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noun, courteous, yielding to the wishes and ideas of another person; great respect marked by submission, as to a superior
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deference
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adjective, puzzling, perplexing, not easily understood, mysterious
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enigmatic
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adjective, conclusive, final, representing the limit of what can be done
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definitive
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adjective, offensively self-assertive; excessively and arrogantly self-confident
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bumptious
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adjective, easily made angry, bad-tempered
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choleric
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noun, a strong defense or protection, a solid wall-like structure for defense; verb, to provide such defense or protection; verb, to provide such a defense or protection
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bulwark
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verb, to cut short, bring to a halt or end sooner than expected; to reduce
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curtail
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adjective, firm in purpose or opinion, unyielding; noun, an extremely hard substance
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adamant
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adjective, given over to dissipation and self-indulgence, immoral; recklessly extravagant; noun, a person given to self-indulgent and wild spending
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profligate
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adjective, excessively and objectionably sentimental; having a mildly sickening flavor
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mawkish
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verb, to oppose successfully; to prevent, frustrate
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thwart
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noun, something that is heavy or burdensome; a stigma; blame
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onus
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adjective, needed, necessary, regarded as essential or indispensable
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requisite
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verb, to soften, make gentle, to calm, allay; to reduce in intensity
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mollify
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adjective, of or pertaining to a tailor or his work, having to do with clothes or dress
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sartorial
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noun, a vague sense of approaching misfortune
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presentiment
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adjective & adverb, without preparation, offhand, suddenly or hastily done; noun, an extemporaneous composition or remark; a minimal piece suggestive of improvisation
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impromptu
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noun, tolerance and self-control, patience; the act of refraining from something, abstinence
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forbearance
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verb, to send or hand in, to cancel, forgive, pardon; to lessen, diminish; to put off, postpone, defer
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remit
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