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foppish
Definition: (adjective) Affecting extreme elegance in dress and manner. Synonyms: dandyish. Usage: Though not foppish, he appreciated fine …
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roguery
Definition: (noun) Reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others. Synonyms: mischief, devilment, rascality. Usage: …
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immortalize
Definition: (verb) Make famous forever. Synonyms: eternalize. Usage: The small Transylvania town was immortalized in the famous story …
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hark
verb intr.: 1. To listen attentively. 2. Hark back: to allude to or return to a previous topic, …
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intrepid
Definition: (adjective) Invulnerable to fear or intimidation. Synonyms: audacious, dauntless, fearless, brave, hardy. Usage: The intrepid climber, undeterred …
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patrolman
Definition: (noun) A policeman who patrols a given region. Synonyms: flatfoot. Usage: The patrolman was familiar with the …
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declamatory
Definition: (adjective) Ostentatiously lofty in style. Synonyms: bombastic, orotund, tumid, turgid, large. Usage: He has a reputation for …
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suede-shoed
adjective: Affecting smartness and respectability.
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henpeck
verb tr.: To criticize, nag, pester, etc. in a persistent manner.
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abnegation
Definition: (noun) Renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others. Synonyms: self-denial. Usage: The …