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Perfunctory ADJECTIVE (of an action or gesture) carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection: "he gave a perfunctory nod" synonyms: cursory · desultory · quick · brief · hasty · hurried · rapid · passing · fleeting 
Sheaf NOUN sheaf (noun) · sheaves (plural noun) a bundle of grain stalks laid lengthwise and tied together after reaping. a bundle of objects of one kind, especially papers: "he waved a sheaf of papers in the air" synonyms: bundle · bunch · stack
Succinct ADJECTIVE (especially of something written or spoken) briefly and clearly expressed: "The orders were succinct, and to the point" synonyms: concise · short · brief
Describing the desert It was car, arid, rugged, majestic, and monotonous-rather like Nevada
Guffaw a loud and boisterous laugh. synonyms: hearty laugh · loud laugh · roar of laughter
Passivity
NOUN passivity (noun) acceptance of what happens, without active response or resistance: "the perceived passivity of the populace is deceptive" · "he felt compelled to interfere but chose passivity and let the couple argue until compromise "
Inept ADJECTIVE inept (adjective) having or showing no skill; clumsy: "the inept handling of the threat" synonyms: incompetent · unskillful · unskilled · inexpert · amateurish · crude · rough · clumsy · awkward
He mopped his brow wipe sweat or tears from (one's face or eyes): "he pulled a handkerchief from his pocket to mop his brow"
Diaphanous ADJECTIVE diaphanous (adjective) (especially of fabric) light, delicate, and translucent: "a diaphanous dress of pale gold" synonyms: sheer · fine · ultra-fine
Liberal doses Freely adding a lot of something without care "The barista made the coffees with liberal doses of sugar"
Indignant ADJECTIVE feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment: "he was indignant at being the object of suspicion" synonyms: aggrieved · resentful · affronted · disgruntled
Virile ADJECTIVE having strength, energy, and a strong sex drive (typically used of a man): "he didn't have any girlfriends, but definitely was virile and had the looks to get any girl" synonyms: manly · masculine ·
Suavely ADJECTIVE charming, confident, and elegant (typically used of a man): "all the waiters were suave and deferential" synonyms: charming · sophisticated · debonair · worldly · worldly-wise · polished · refined · dignified · civilized · gentlemanly
Unconcealed relish "She munched on one with unconcealed relish" Openly enjoying something, openly orgasmic
Atavistic ADJECTIVE relating to or characterized by reversion to something ancient or ancestral: "atavistic fears and instincts" synonyms: ancient · old · very old · age-old · antediluvian · timeless 
Poignancy NOUN the quality of evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret: "the pregnancy has a special poignancy for her family" synonyms: pathos · sadness · pitifulness · piteousness · sorrow · mournfulness · wretchedness · misery · bitterness · pain
Lacquered VERB lacquer (verb) · lacquers (third person present) · lacquered (past tense) lacquering (present participle) coat with lacquer: "Her nails were carefully lacquered' varnish · veneer · coat · stain · wax ·glaze · give a shine to · gloss · polish
Lasciviously ADJECTIVE lascivious (of a person, manner, or gesture) feeling or revealing an overt and often offensive sexual desire: "he gave her a lascivious wink" lecherous · lewd · lustful salacious · dirty · smutty · filthy · naughty · suggestive · indecent
Redolent strongly smelling of: "the church was old, dark, and redolent of incense
Unctuously unctuous (adjective) (of a person) excessively orflattering "He traveled unctuously from group to group to network with people at the conference" SIMILAR: ingratiating, subservient, wheedling, cajoling, crawling, cringing, humble, flattering
Stodgy dull and uninspired: "She was the stodgiest girl in the world" SIMILAR: boring dull uninteresting dreary deadly prosaic staid sedate stuffy pompous conventional deadly dull dull as ditchwater turgid tedious dry
Voluble "an excited and voluble discussion, he was certain that he was lying" SIMILAR: wordy loquacious talkative expansive babbling jabbering gushing Lengthy circumlocutory circuitous tautological repetitious redundantt indirect convoluted rambling
Jowls NOUN jowls (plural noun) the lower part of a person's or animal's cheek, especially when it is fleshy or drooping: "she had a large nose and heavy jowls"
Discomfiture discomfiture (noun) discomfitures a feeling of unease or embarrassment; awkwardness: "many MPs are secretly enjoying his discomfiture" SIMILAR: embarrassment uneasiness awkwardness discomfort discomposure/confusion/agitation/nervousness
Levity levity (noun) levities humor, especially the treatment of a serious matter with humor or in a manner lacking due respect: "This is no time for levity" light-heartedness/carefreeness/light-mindedness/high/spirits/vivacity/liveliness/cheeriness/humor
How to describe a nice ass Pg 187 , He could see her rear end move enticingly through the cloth; the twin hemispheres of get buttocks are clearly defined, with none of the blurred smoothness that comes from a girdle. She was wearing nothing under that dress
Indomitable impossible to subdue : "despite her best effort to woe him, he seemed indomitable" unconquerable/ unbeatable/ unassailable /impregnable /invulnerable /unshakeable /unyielding /unbending /stalwart /stouthearted /strong-willed /strong-minded /staunch
Subtle brand of racism A idealogy that is racist is rooted in racist values but not blatantly racist
Sly comment A cunning remark with mailcious intent
Bucolic relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life: "the church is lovely for its bucolic setting" SIMILAR: rustic/ rural/ pastoral /countryside agricultural /agrarian /outdoor/ idyllic /unspoiled North Stonington
Forestall "Learned a lot about evasiveness and how racists could use a system to forestall equality" Procrastinate
Cacophony of battle Sounds of war
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