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09/23/2004

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Efflorescence
Definition
The action or process of developing and unfolding as if coming into flower; period or state of flowering
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Ebullience
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The quality of lively or enthusiastic expression of thoughts or feelings
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Declivities
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A downward inclination; a descending slope
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Ludicrous
Definition
Amusing or laughable through obvious obsurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity
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Enmity
Definition
deep-seated, often mutual, hatred
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Recrimination
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the act of accusing in return; a counterchange
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Tacit
Definition
not spoken; implied by or inferred from actions or statements
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Ineffectual
Definition
insufficient to produce a disired effect; useless, worthless; lacking forcefulness or effectiveness
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Decorous
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characterized by or exhibiting decorum; proper
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Tumult
Definition
the din and commotion of a great crowd; a disorderly commotion or disturbance
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Blatant
Definition
Unpleasantly loud and noisy; obvious
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Jeer
Definition
to spreak or shout derisively; mock; to taunt; scoffing or taunting remark or shout
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Bastion
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A projecting part of a fortification; a well fortified position; one that is considered similar toa defensive stronghold
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Tirade
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a long angry or violent speech
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Taboo
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A ban or inhibition resulting from social custom or emotional aversion;forbidden
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Leviathan
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A large sea animal/monster; something large or formidable
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Hiatus
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a break in or as if in a material object; a gap or passage in an anatomical part or organ
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Inscrutable
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not readily investigated, interpreted, or understood
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Sinewy
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very thin; slender
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