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1
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apparition

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a supernatural appearance of a person or thing, especially a ghost; a specter or phantom; wraith

2
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cosmopolitan

A

free from local, provincial, or national ideas, prejudices, or attachments; at home all over the world.

3
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inelegant

A

not elegant; lacking in refinement, gracefulness, or good taste.

4
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posturing

A

the relative disposition of the parts of something.

5
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comical

A

producing laughter; amusing; funny

6
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reduction

A

the act of reducing or the state of being reduced.

7
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liberal

A

favorable to progress or reform, as in political or religious affairs.

8
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grim

A

stern and admitting of no appeasement or compromise

9
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monopolise

A

to acquire, have, or exercise a monopoly of.

10
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amalgamation

A

the act or process of amalgamating.

11
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dissertation

A

a written essay, treatise, or thesis, especially one written by a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.

12
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consummate

A

to bring to a state of perfection; fulfill.

13
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epochs

A

a particular period of time marked by distinctive features, events, etc.

14
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vain

A

excessively proud of or concerned about one’s own appearance, qualities, achievements, etc.; conceited

15
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permeate

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to pass into or through every part of

16
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sustain

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to support, hold, or bear up from below; bear the weight of, as a structure.

17
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rattlebrain

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a giddy, empty-headed, talkative person.

18
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pomps

A

stately or splendid display; splendor; magnificence.

19
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laud

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to praise; extol.

20
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vainglorious

A

filled with or given to vainglory