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  1. decorous
    characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste
  2. prate
    speak about unimportant matters rapidly and incessantly
  3. prolix
    tediously prolonged or tending to speak or write at length
  4. dilapidated
    in a state of decay, ruin, or deterioration
  5. languid
    lacking spirit or liveliness
  6. portico
    porch or entrance to a building consisting of a covered area
  7. tarpaulin
    waterproofed canvas
  8. voluminous
    large in capacity or bulk
  9. tempestuous
    characterized by violent emotions or behavior
  10. promptitude
    the characteristic of doing things without delay
  11. cogitate
    consider carefully and deeply
  12. contrive
    make or work out a plan for; devise
  13. bestir
    become active
  14. torpor
    a state of motor and mental inactivity
  15. ignominiously
    in a dishonorable manner or to a dishonorable degree
  16. appellation
    identifying words by which someone or something is called
  17. physiognomy
    the human face
  18. betoken
    be a signal for or a symptom of
  19. indubitably
    in a manner or to a degree that could not be doubted
  20. vagrant
    a wanderer with no established residence or means of support
  21. riotous
    characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
  22. impropriety
    the condition of being unsuitable or offensive
  23. farthingale
    a hoop worn beneath a skirt to extend it horizontally
  24. petticoat
    undergarment worn under a skirt
  25. ignominy
    a state of dishonor
  26. hussy
    a woman adulterer
  27. rheumatic
    of or pertaining to arthritis
  28. phantasmagoric
    characterized by fantastic and incongruous imagery
  29. emolument
    compensation received by virtue of holding an office
  30. visage
    the human face
  31. purport
    have the often misleading appearance of being or intending
  32. sagacity
    the trait of having wisdom and good judgment
  33. betwixt
    in the interval
  34. disentangle
    separate a twisted mass
  35. aforesaid
    being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
  36. besom
    a broom made of twigs tied together on a long handle
  37. laudable
    worthy of high praise
  38. mien
    a person's appearance, manner, or demeanor
  39. contumely
    rude language intended to offend or hurt
  40. pious
    having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity
  41. imbibe
    take in liquids
  42. amiss
    in an improper or mistaken manner
  43. requital
    an act of requiting; returning in kind
  44. emaciated
    very thin, especially from disease or hunger or cold
  45. cordially
    in a politely friendly manner
  46. hitherto
    up to this point; until the present time
  47. avowed
    openly declared as such
  48. infirmity
    the state of being weak in health or body
  49. delve
    turn up, loosen, or remove earth
  50. sagacious
    acutely insightful and wise
  51. decry
    express strong disapproval of
  52. palliate
    lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
  53. proffer
    present for acceptance or rejection
  54. somniferous
    sleep inducing
  55. odious
    extremely repulsive or unpleasant
  56. abstruse
    difficult to understand
  57. etherealize
    make ethereal
  58. attestation
    the action of bearing witness
Created on 九月 30, 2010 (updated 十月 28, 2010)

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