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  1. quietude
    a state of peace and quiet
  2. decorous
    characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste
  3. prate
    speak about unimportant matters rapidly and incessantly
  4. prolix
    tediously prolonged or tending to speak or write at length
  5. heretofore
    up to this point or up to the present time
  6. languid
    lacking spirit or liveliness
  7. edifice
    a structure that has a roof and walls
  8. portico
    porch or entrance to a building consisting of a covered area
  9. truculency
    obstreperous and defiant aggressiveness
  10. multitudinous
    too numerous to be counted
  11. tarpaulin
    waterproofed canvas
  12. clement
    (of weather or climate) mild
  13. voluminous
    large in capacity or bulk
  14. besom
    a broom made of twigs tied together on a long handle
  15. emolument
    compensation received by virtue of holding an office
  16. akin
    related by blood
  17. progenitor
    an ancestor in the direct line
  18. laudable
    worthy of high praise
  19. gale
    a strong wind moving 34–40 knots
  20. tenacity
    persistent determination
  21. indolent
    disinclined to work or exertion
  22. farthingale
    a hoop worn beneath a skirt to extend it horizontally
  23. purport
    have the often misleading appearance of being or intending
  24. epoch
    a period marked by distinctive character
  25. quietude
    a state of peace and quiet
  26. vicissitude
    a variation in circumstances or fortune
  27. tenure
    the term during which some position is held
  28. talisman
    a trinket thought to be a magical protection against evil
  29. gouty
    suffering from gout
  30. rheumatic
    of or pertaining to arthritis
  31. torpid
    in a condition of biological rest or suspended animation
  32. verily
    in truth; certainly
  33. pious
    having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity
  34. incumbency
    a duty that is incumbent upon you
  35. sagaciously
    in a wise or thoughtful manner
  36. eulogium
    a formal expression of praise for someone who has died recently
  37. fervent
    characterized by intense emotion
  38. dotage
    mental infirmity as a consequence of old age
  39. coadjutor
    an assistant to a bishop
  40. unction
    anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual
  41. florid
    elaborately or excessively ornamented
  42. sable
    marten of northern Asian forests having dark brown fur
  43. nonentity
    a person of no influence
  44. gourmandism
    the disposition and habits of a gourmand
  45. vitiated
    impaired by diminution
  46. ingenuity
    the power of creative imagination
  47. maw
    the mouth, jaws, or throat
  48. expatiate
    add details to clarify an idea
  49. palsied
    affected with palsy or uncontrollable tremor
  50. balustrade
    a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony
  51. cumbrous
    difficult to handle or use, especially because of size or weight
  52. pervade
    spread or diffuse through
  53. polemical
    of or involving dispute or controversy
  54. scythe
    an edge tool for cutting grass
  55. laurel
    a small aromatic tree with shiny dark green leaves
  56. countenance
    the appearance conveyed by a person's face
  57. heraldic
    indicative of or announcing something to come
  58. perforce
    by necessity
  59. fastidious
    giving careful attention to detail
  60. festoon
    a decorative representation of a string of flowers
  61. magnate
    a very wealthy or powerful businessperson
  62. dearth
    an insufficient quantity or number
  63. protectorate
    a state or territory partly controlled by a stronger state
  64. chirography
    beautiful handwriting
  65. antiquarian
    of or relating to artifacts or objects from the past
  66. wrought
    shaped to fit by altering the contours of a pliable mass
  67. decrepit
    worn and broken down by hard use
  68. propensity
    a natural inclination
  69. exhort
    spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts
  70. filial
    designating the generation following the parental generation
  71. indefatigable
    showing sustained enthusiasm with unflagging vitality
  72. pittance
    an inadequate payment
  73. torpor
    a state of motor and mental inactivity
  74. anthracite
    a hard natural coal that burns slowly and gives intense heat
  75. avail
    be of use to, be useful to
  76. inefficacious
    lacking the power to produce a desired effect
  77. phial
    a small bottle that contains liquid medicine
  78. throes
    violent pangs of suffering
  79. incumbent
    necessary as a duty or responsibility; morally binding
  80. ignominiously
    in a dishonorable manner or to a dishonorable degree
  81. appellation
    identifying words by which someone or something is called
  82. prolixity
    boring verbosity
  83. antiquary
    an expert or collector of antiquities
  84. sepulchre
    a chamber that is used as a grave
  85. physiognomy
    the human face
  86. magistrate
    a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law
  87. purport
    have the often misleading appearance of being or intending
  88. heathenish
    not acknowledging the God of Christianity and Judaism and Islam
  89. sumptuary
    regulating or controlling expenditure or personal behavior
  90. ignominy
    a state of dishonor
  91. visaged
    having a face or visage as specified
  92. haughty
    having or showing arrogant superiority
  93. deportment
    the way a person behaves toward other people
  94. pillory
    a wooden instrument of punishment on a post
  95. mien
    a person's appearance, manner, or demeanor
  96. vie
    compete for something
  97. jest
    activity characterized by good humor
  98. contumely
    rude language intended to offend or hurt
  99. preternaturally
    in a supernatural manner
  100. phantasmagoric
    characterized by fantastic and incongruous imagery
  101. remonstrance
    the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
  102. cloister
    residence that is a place of religious seclusion
  103. abate
    become less in amount or intensity
  104. sojourn
    a temporary stay
  105. peradventure
    by chance
  106. halberd
    a pike fitted with an ax head
  107. erring
    capable of making an error
  108. sage
    a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics
  109. fervor
    feelings of great warmth and intensity
  110. eminence
    high status importance owing to marked superiority
  111. lurid
    glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism
Created on 九月 30, 2010 (updated 十月 13, 2010)

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