a woman whose chastity is considered doubtful.

given or done free of charge. uncalled for; lacking good reason; unwarranted.

not being what it purports to be; false or fake. (of a line of reasoning) apparently but not actually valid.

(especially with reference to something unwelcome or unpleasant) producing good effects; beneficial

to relieve or lessen without curing; mitigate; alleviate. 2. to try to mitigate or conceal the gravity of (an offense) by excuses, apologies

great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective.

the use of clever but unsound reasoning, especially in relation to moral questions; sophistry. the resolving of moral problems by the application of theoretical rules to particular instances.

make (something) clear; explain.

using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor. (of a person's face or features) twisted into an expression of disgust, disappointment, or annoyance.

expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.

the act of retrenching; a cutting down or off, as by the reduction of expenses. 2. Fortification. an interior work that cuts off a part of a fortification from the rest, and to which a garrison may retreat

lack of moderation or restraint.

completely fascinated by what one is seeing or hearing. having been carried away bodily or transported to heaven.

cumulative sent. structure

ndependent clause or main clause, which is simple and straight, provides main idea and then adds subordinate elements or modifiers

causing annoyance, anger, or another strong reaction, especially deliberately arousing sexual desire or interest, especially deliberately.

treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; flippant.

done or doing constantly or as a habit.

lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine.

evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret. sharp or pungent in taste or smell.

causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial. involving heated argument. (of a person) given to arguing or provoking argument.

fond of or characterized by joking; humorous or playful.

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Term	Definition
infirmity	physical or mental weakness.
demireps	a woman whose chastity is considered doubtful.
gratuitous	given or done free of charge. uncalled for; lacking good reason; unwarranted.
spurious	not being what it purports to be; false or fake. (of a line of reasoning) apparently but not actually valid.
salutary	(especially with reference to something unwelcome or unpleasant) producing good effects; beneficial
palliation	to relieve or lessen without curing; mitigate; alleviate. 2. to try to mitigate or conceal the gravity of (an offense) by excuses, apologies
zeal	great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective.
casuistry	the use of clever but unsound reasoning, especially in relation to moral questions; sophistry. the resolving of moral problems by the application of theoretical rules to particular instances.
elucidate	make (something) clear; explain.
wry	using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor. (of a person's face or features) twisted into an expression of disgust, disappointment, or annoyance.
effusive	expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.
retrenchment	the act of retrenching; a cutting down or off, as by the reduction of expenses. 2. Fortification. an interior work that cuts off a part of a fortification from the rest, and to which a garrison may retreat
intemperance	lack of moderation or restraint.
rapt	completely fascinated by what one is seeing or hearing. having been carried away bodily or transported to heaven.
cumulative sent. structure	ndependent clause or main clause, which is simple and straight, provides main idea and then adds subordinate elements or modifiers
provocative	causing annoyance, anger, or another strong reaction, especially deliberately arousing sexual desire or interest, especially deliberately.
cumbrous	burdensome, troublesome
choleric	bad-tempered or irritable
benevolent	well meaning and kindly.
facetious	treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; flippant.
bulbous	fat, round, or bulging.
habitual	done or doing constantly or as a habit.
montony	lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine.
poignant	evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret. sharp or pungent in taste or smell.
contontious	causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial. involving heated argument. (of a person) given to arguing or provoking argument.
jocular	fond of or characterized by joking; humorous or playful.

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