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abate
[uh-beyt]
to reduce in amount, degree, intensity, etc.

razor-sharp
[ray-zor-sharp]
extremely sharp or highly perceptive

panache
[puh-nash]
an ornamental plume of feathers, tassels, or the like, especially one worn on a helmet or cap

panache
[puh-nash]
a grand or flamboyent manner

besotted
[bih-sot-ed]
strongly infatuated or obsessed

piquant
[pee-kuhnt]
agreeably pungent or sharp in taste or flavor; pleasantly biting or tart

brood
[br-ood]
to think deeply or worry about something, often in a moody or anxious manner; also refers to a group of offspring.

grandiloquent
[gran-dil-uh-kwuhnt]
speaking or expressed in a lofty style, often to the point of being pompous or bombastic

standard
[stan-derd]
a level of quality or a commonly accepted norm

skedaddle
[ski-dad-ld]
to run away hurriedly; flee

subjugate
[suhb-juh-geyt]
to bring under complete control or subjection; conquer; master

ameliorate
[uh-meel-yuh-reyt]
make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better

discombobulate
[dis-kuhm-bob-yuh-leyt]
to confuse or disconcert; upset; frustrate

pilot
[pahy-luht]
a person who operates an aircraft or vehicle

adorer
[ad-or-er]
someone who loves or admires someone or something deeply and passionately.

eternal
[ih-tur-nuhl]
continuing forever or indefinitely.

irenic
[ahy-ren-ik]
tending to promote peace or reconciliation; peaceful or conciliatory

ebullient
[ih-buhl-yuhnt]
overflowing with fervor, enthusiasm, or excitement; high-spirited

utter
[uht-er]
complete and absolute

carton
[k-art-on]
a cardboard or plastic container used for packaging goods, especially liquids.

dour
[door]
relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance

depravity
[de-pra-ity]
wickedness

mocking
[m-ok-ing]
making fun of someone or something in a scornful or ridiculing way.

furphy
[fur-fee]
a false report; rumor
