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sheer |
absolute; utter; transparent |
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animadversion |
extremely harsh criticism that typically suggests the criticizer disapproves of what is being criticized |
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crapulous |
the effects of eating and drinking too much... a hangover |
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freebooter |
a pirate; one who takes his loot - or booty - w/ out asking |
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hirsute |
hairy |
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lessor |
a group or person granting a lease |
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brogue |
an Irish accent in spoken English |
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empirical |
describes knowledge that is based on direct observation or practical experience |
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inundate |
to flood, to engulf |
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inviolate |
solid and strong; incapable of being violated or injured |