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  1. discourteous
    showing no politeness
  2. spurned
    rebuffed (by a lover) without warning
  3. contempt
    lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
  4. amend
    make revisions to
  5. erratic
    liable to sudden unpredictable change
  6. fickle
    liable to sudden unpredictable change
  7. quicksilver
    a metallic element that is liquid at ordinary temperatures
  8. by-line
    a line giving the name of the writer of a story or article
  9. credits
    a list of acknowledgements of those who contributed to the creation of a film (usually run at the end of the film)
  10. rehearsal
    a practice session in preparation for a public performance
  11. compendium
    a publication containing a variety of works
  12. solicitation
    an entreaty addressed to someone of superior status
  13. precis
    a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument
  14. reside
    live in
  15. glare
    be sharply reflected
  16. stratagem
    an elaborate or deceitful scheme to deceive or evade
  17. dodge
    a quick evasive movement
  18. concession
    the act of yielding
  19. placate
    cause to be more favorably inclined
  20. allay
    lessen the intensity of or calm
  21. precipitate
    bring about abruptly
  22. specious
    plausible but false
  23. duplicity
    the act of deceiving or acting in bad faith
  24. exclamation
    an abrupt excited utterance
  25. consent
    give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
  26. dilute
    lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture
  27. fervor
    feelings of great warmth and intensity
  28. impertinence
    the trait of being rude and inclined to take liberties
  29. emaciate
    grow weak and thin or waste away physically
  30. masticate
    bite and grind with the teeth
  31. understated
    exhibiting restraint, especially in regards to taste
  32. fathomable
    (of depth) capable of being sounded or measured for depth
  33. desiccate
    lacking vitality or spirit; lifeless
  34. aboveboard
    without concealment or deception; honest
  35. disaffect
    arouse hostility or indifference in where there had formerly been love, affection, or friendliness
  36. sinecure
    a job that involves minimal duties
Created on 七月 15, 2010 (updated 七月 15, 2010)

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