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  1. awe
    an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
  2. angst
    an acute but unspecific feeling of anxiety
  3. connoisseur
    an expert able to appreciate a field
  4. cognoscente
    an expert able to appreciate a field
  5. tramway
    a conveyance that transports passengers or freight in carriers suspended from cables and supported by a series of towers
  6. rut
    a groove or furrow
  7. furrow
    a long shallow trench in the ground
  8. chariot
    a two-wheeled, horse-drawn vehicle
  9. panoply
    a complete and impressive array
  10. array
    an impressive display or assortment
  11. wrangle
    quarrel noisily, angrily, or disruptively
  12. magniloquence
    high-flown style; excessive use of verbal ornamentation
  13. magniloquent
    lofty in style
  14. stringent
    demanding strict attention to rules and procedures
  15. pun
    a humorous play on words
  16. Keynesian
    of or relating to a noted English economist or his theories
  17. artless
    simple and natural; without cunning or deceit
  18. languid
    lacking spirit or liveliness
  19. languorous
    lacking spirit or liveliness
  20. lackadaisical
    idle or indolent especially in a dreamy way
  21. indolent
    disinclined to work or exertion
  22. languish
    become feeble
  23. feeble
    pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
  24. kinetic
    relating to the motion of material bodies and their forces
  25. kinesis
    a movement that is a response to a stimulus
  26. hunky-dory
    good or acceptable
  27. hunk
    a large piece of something without definite shape
  28. hunker
    squat, hunch, or crouch down
  29. hunker down
    crouch or squat into a low position
  30. crouch
    the act of bending low with the limbs close to the body
  31. scrunch
    wrinkle, crease, or crumple a smooth surface
  32. empathy
    understanding and entering into another's feelings
  33. empathetic
    showing ready comprehension of others' states
  34. stonewall
    engage in delaying tactics or refuse to cooperate
  35. stonewalling
    stalling or delaying especially by refusing to answer questions or cooperate
  36. vanity fair
    a frivolous lifestyle, especially in large cities
  37. modus vivendi
    a manner of living that reflects the person's values and attitudes
  38. frivolous
    not serious in content, attitude, or behavior
  39. brigandine
    a medieval coat of chain mail consisting of metal rings sewn onto leather or cloth
  40. impetus
    a force that makes something happen
  41. titillating
    pleasantly and superficially exciting
  42. boon
    something that is desirable, favorable, or beneficial
  43. vile
    morally reprehensible
  44. stench
    a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant
  45. trove
    a valuable collection or treasure found hidden
  46. merely
    and nothing more
  47. mere
    being nothing more than specified
  48. hogwash
    nonsensical or ridiculous speech or writing
Created on 七月 7, 2011 (updated 七月 28, 2011)

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