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Dorian Gray.1

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paradox a statement that is seemingly contradictory or opposed to common sense and yet is perhaps true b: a self-contradictory statement that at first seems true
languid 1 : drooping or flagging from or as if from exhaustion : weak 2 : sluggish in character or disposition : listless 3 : lacking force or quickness of movement
tremulous 1 : characterized by or affected with trembling or tremors 2 : affected with timidity : timorous 3 : such as is or might be caused by nervousness or shakiness <a tremulous smile> 4 : exceedingly sensitive : easily shaken or disordered
gilt covered with gold or gilt : of the color of gold
narcissistic love of or sexual desire for one's own body
truculent feeling or displaying ferocity : cruel , savage
petulant insolent or rude in speech or behavior
penitence sorrow for sins or faults
tedious tiresome because of length or dullness : boring
dais a raised platform (as in a hall or large room)
capricious governed or characterized by caprice : impulsive , unpredictable
colliery a coal mine and its connected buildings
munificent very liberal in giving or bestowing : lavish :characterized by great liberality or generosity
asceticism practicing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline
hedonism the doctrine that pleasure or happiness is the sole or chief good in life
Created by: Mr.McDermott
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