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allure
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n. the power to attract or charm.
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antiquity
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n. 1. the ancient world, especially before the Middle Ages.
2. the quality of great age antiquities- n. valuable objects from ancient times. |
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appraise
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v. 1. to estimate the value of
2. to form a judgement of; to evaluate. |
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cleave
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v. 1. to cling to or be faithful to.
2. to split w/ force or a sharp instrument. |
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depreciate
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v. 1. to make or become less in value.
2. to represent as of little value; belittle. |
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facet
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n. 1. Any of the many small, flat surfaces on a precious stone made by cutting.
2. One of many sides or aspects of something. |
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facsimile
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n. an exact copy.
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impervious
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adj. 1. incapable of being penetrated.
2. not affected or disturbed by. |
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nondescript
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adj. Hard to describe because of a lack of qualities or features.
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quandary
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n. a state of being in doubt about what to do.
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repose
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v. 1. to lie at rest.
2. to place (power etc.) in some person or group. n. a state of rest or relaxation. |
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scintillate
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v. 1. to flash or sparkle.
2. to be lively and witty. |
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scrutinize
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v. to examine with great care.
scrutiny- n. close examination. |
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synthetic
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adj. not naturally produced; made by artificial proccesses.
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transmute
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v. to change the form or appearance of.
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