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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| delineate | to describe accurately |
| nefarious | extreme wickedness |
| vernacular | everyday speech; slang |
| brawn | muscular strength |
| tout | to publicly brag |
| enhance | intensify; improve |
| hinderance | something that delays action or progress |
| efface | to erase; to rub out |
| glutton | someone who consumes too much food or drink |
| hiatus | a break or vacation |
| querulous | grumbling; grumpy |
| engender | to create; to cause |
| obliterate | to destroy completely |
| copious | abundant; plentiful |
| obscure | dark, unknown; hard to understand |
| extol | to praise highly |
| pugnacious | eager to fight |
| quell | to calm; pacify |
| artisan | a person who is skillful with his/her hands |
| kindle | to start a fire; ignite; arouse |