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numinous
(adj): supernatural, mysterious, or holy
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forsythia
(n): ornamental shrubs of the olive family with opposite leaves and yellow bell-shaped flowers appearing before the leaves in early spring
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Infamous
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nebulous
(adj): 1. Cloudy, hazy 2. Unclear, vague
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Pithy
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poignant
(adj): causing a strong feeling of sadness or nostalgia; deeply affecting, emotional
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pensive
(adj): dreamily thoughtful
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surmise
(v): to guess or conjecture
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propitious
(adj): indicating a good chance of success; favorable; auspicious
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ephemeral
(adj): fleeting, momentary (with a philosophical connotation)
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amend
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Jovial
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affirmation
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revile
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destitute
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melodious
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disconsolate
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circumvent
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vehement
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juggernaut
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inscrutable
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introspective
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luminous
(adj): bright, shining
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inure
(v): to accustom (someone) to something, especially something
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squalor
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somnolent
(adj): sleepy, drowsy
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rancid
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coalesce
(v): to come together to form one mass or whole
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charlatan
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astute
(adj): having or showing understanding and the skill to make good choices or decisions.