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assuage to make (something unpleasant) less severe; to appease
carte blanche unrestricted power or authority (permission to do anything)
concoct to devise using skill and intelligence; to prepare by mixing ingredients
demure modest and reservedly shy
disavow to disclaim knowledge of, responsibility for, or association with
ennui boredom, the blues, melancholy
faux pas a social blunder
impugn to attack by words or arguments; to expose as false
incessant continuing without interruption
infallible incapable of failing or making a mistake
insidious working or spreading harmfully in a subtle or stealthy manner
malaise an indefinate feeling of weakness or lack of health
minutia a small or trivial detail
nebulous vague; hazy
nonchalance casual lack of concern
palpable easily perceived; capable of being touched or felt
perennial lasting through the years; appearing again and again
perspicacity quick understanding; perceptiveness
pliable easily bent or shaped; easily persuaded
protege one whose welfare or career is prompted by an influential person
subjective personal, colored by feelings, unobjective
superficial trivial, insignificant, shallow
tete-a-tete a private conversation between two people
tour de force a feat of strength, skill, or mental brilliance
unwiedly difficult to carry or manage because of bulk or shape
Created by: SPARTAN117
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