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Term | Definition |
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menial | lowly,humble,lacking importance or dignity ; a person who does the humble and unpleasant tasks |
parry | to ward off , fend off , evade , avoid ; a defensive movement in fencing and other sports |
predatory | preying on , plundering , or piratical |
ravage | to destroy , lay waste , ruin ; ruinous damage , destruction |
stance | a way of holding the body ; an attitude or position on an issue |
tawdry | showy and flashy but lacking in good taste |
turncoat | a person who switches to an opposing side or party |
unassuming | not plotting on airs , unpretentious ; modest |
wallow | to roll about in a lazy , clumsy , or helpless way; to overindulge in ; to have in abundance |
waver | to move to and fro , become unsteady ; to show lack of firmness or decision |