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frog the detective
Sherlock Holms
Term | Definition |
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pugnacious | combative in nature |
bourgeois | middle class |
fiend | evil spirit or demon |
avail | helped, made use of |
red-herring | something that draws away from the central issue, a deterrent |
endeavor | to try or attempt in a purposeful way |
audacious | fearless, reckless, bold |
austere | Severe or stern in appearance and disposition |
melancholy | sad, depression, gloom |
silhouetted | an outline appearing dark against a light background |
implicit | no doubts or questions, relentless |
heir | one who is entitled by law to inherit the estate of another |
incessant | continuing without interruption |
abhor | loathe, hate |
induce | influence, persuade |
incredulity | disbelief |
furtive | hidden motives or stealthy, not to be seen |
clandestine | kept or done in secret |
unmitigated | without qualification or exception, absolute |
vile | loathsome, disgusting |