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abhorrent

(adj) causing strong dislike or hatred. HATEFUL, ODIOUS

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aficionado

(n.) a serious devotee of some activity, genre, or performer; a fan of bull fighting

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beglamoured

(v) to bedazzle; to deceive; if almost by magic

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chagrin

(n) a feeling of frustration because of failure or disappointment. HUMILIATION, SORROW

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coquerty

(n) flirtatious behavior or a flirtatious manner

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decadence

(n) the state of being degenerate in mental or moral qualities; excess in action and immoderate indulgence of appetites, especially in passion or indulgence

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derisive

(a) describing the feeling expressed when someone criticizes or laughs at another person in an insulting way, MOCKING, INSULTING

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exalt

(v) praise, glorify, or honor

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expatriate

(n) a person who is voluntarily absent from home or country

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grievance

(n) a complaint about a (real or imaginary) wrong that causes resentment and is grounds for action; an allegation that something imposes an illegal obligation or denies some legal right or causes injustice; a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation

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grovel

(v) to be or move about in a bowed or prostrate position as with fear or humility; cower; cringe

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gumption

(n) Informal: bold initiative; resourcefulness

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lacerate

(v) to rip, mangle, or injure by tearing or ripping

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languorous

(adj)describing something that produces the feeling of being tired or relaxed, sleepy

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monstropolous

(adj) a growing forgetfulness, that grows in proportion and size, comparable to that of a monster; something old or ancient

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perfunctorily

(adverb) in a set manner without serious attention; to do something in a manner that suggests it is a requirement, done as a formality, often in a careless way.

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pugnacious

(adj)ready or eager to fight; overly aggressive or quarrelsome

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repudiate

(v) to refuse to accept, to reject. REJECT.

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simper

(v) smile affectedly or derisively

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vexation

(n) the feeling of being very annoyed ANNOYANCE

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