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Pique   noun-a transient feeling of wounded vanity: resentment  
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Dilettante   noun-an admirer or lover of the arts or one who has a superficial interest in an art or branch of knowledge: dabbler  
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Atypical   adjective- not typical: irregular, unusual  
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Nondescript   adjective- lacking distinctive or interesting qualities: dull: drab  
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Wane   intransitive verb- to decrease in size, extent, or degree; to fall gradually from power, prosperity, or influence: dwindle: ebb: dim  
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Extinct   adjective- no longer burning, active, or existing; gone out of use: superseded  
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Idyllic   adjective- pleasing or picturesque in natural simplicity; of, relating to, or being an idyll  
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Galvanize   verb- to stimulate or excite as if by an electric shock; to coat with zinc  
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Encumbrance   noun- something that slows you down or burdens you: impediment: burden  
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Gaudy   adjective- ostentatiously or tastelessly ornamented, marked by extravagance or tasteless showiness: outlandish: garish: flashy  
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Profuse   pouring forth abundantly  
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Dulcet   pleasing to the ear, a soothing sound  
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Impromptu   made or done in the spur of the moment  
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Malevolent   evil, spiteful  
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Wistful   full of yearning or desire tinged with melancholy  
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Raiment   clothing, garments  
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Brigand   one who lives by plunder, usually as a member of a group: BANDIT  
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Corpulent   having a large, bulky body: OBESE  
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Rail   to revile or scold in harsh, insolent, or abusive language  
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Raconteur   a person who excels in telling anecdotes (personal stories)  
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Sullen   adjective- gloomy  
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Rift   noun- a divide or fault line  
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Emissary   noun- a secret agent  
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Ruminate   verb- to meditate on, think over  
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Livid   adjective- very angry  
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Martinet   noun- a strict disciplinarian  
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Bagatelle   noun- a trifle, unimportant  
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Callow   adjective- childish, unsophisticated  
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Appalled   adjective- disgusted, shocked and disgusted  
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Penchant   noun- a strong tendency or leaning toward  
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