| term |
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| definition |
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| gilded |
based on pretense; deceptively pleasing |
| concoct |
to prepare or invent |
| indignation |
a feeling of righteous anger |
| patent |
an official licence from the government giving one person or business the right to make and sell a particular article and to prevent others from doing the same |
| inextricable |
Difficult or impossible to disentangle or untie |
| discreet |
wise, cautious and not saying anything which might cause trouble |
| surreptitious |
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy |
| alacrity |
Cheerful willingness; eagerness |
| manifest |
Clearly apparent to the sight or understanding; obvious |
| grandiose |
impressive to an excessive or foolish degree |
| meager |
deficient in amount or quality or extent |
| envious |
painfully desirous of another's advantages |
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