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- 3. bitterness or resentfulness, especially when long-standing.
- 9. a person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance.
- 11. intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest.
- 13. sparing in the use of words; abrupt.
- 16. friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to.
- 17. denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful.
- 18. a mode of behavior or way of thought peculiar to an individual.
- 19. become absorbed in though.
- 21. of a metal or other material) able to be hammered or pressed permanently out of shape without breaking or cracking.
- 22. destroy utterly; wipe out.
- 24. of a body of water or the atmosphere of a confined space) having no current or flow and often having an unpleasant smell as a consequence.
- 25. of or concerning a province of a country or empire
- 26. extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources.
- 31. excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters
- 32. (typically of an action or activity) wicked or criminal.
- 33. spending money or resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant.
- 34. of or relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life.
- 35. clear (someone) of blame or suspicion.
- 37. fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.
- 40. of, relating to, or characteristic of a miser.
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- 1. take (a position of power or importance) illegally or by force.
- 2. attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive.
- 4. reduce in extent or quantity; impose a restriction on.
- 5. a long, thick pillow that is placed under other pillows for support.
- 6. having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.
- 7. a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome.
- 8. an extensive fire that destroys a great deal of land or property.
- 10. match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation.
- 12. (of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.
- 14. showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
- 15. of something considered wrong or immoral) conspicuously or obviously offensive.
- 20. irrelevant or unrelated to the subject being dealt with.
- 23. alternate or waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive.
- 27. a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation
- 28. the quality of being keen in judgement.
- 29. (of a plant, animal, or person) producing much fruit or foliage or many offspring.
- 30. assess the value or quality of.
- 36. make (someone) less angry or hostile.
- 38. of a person, especially a man) suave, courteous, and refined in manner.
- 39. direct; hopes or ambitions toward achieving something.
