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prospectus |
a formal summary of a proposed venture or project |
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veiled |
concealed or desguised |
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stagnant |
foul or stale from standing |
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fortnight |
a period of 14 days; two weeks |
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fondants |
a sweet, creamy sugar paste used in candies and icings |
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capitulated |
to surrender under specified conditions; come to terms |
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privation |
lack of the basic necessities or comforts of life |
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furbelows |
a piece of showy ornamentation |
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condole |
to express sympathy or sorrow |
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palpitations |
irregular, rapid beating or pulsation of the heart |
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propaganda |
information that is spread for the purpose of promoting some cause |
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brimful |
filled to capacity |
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patronage |
the act of providing approval and support |
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fatuous |
vacuously, smugly, and unconsciously foolish |
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cremated |
incinerated |