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  1. cabal
    a clique that seeks power usually through intrigue
  2. ford
    cross a river where it's shallow
  3. encomium
    a formal expression of praise
  4. circumspect
    careful to consider potential consequences and avoid risk
  5. blithe
    carefree and happy and lighthearted
  6. abjure
    formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief
  7. molt
    cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers
  8. hapless
    unfortunate and deserving pity
  9. prattle
    speak about unimportant matters rapidly and incessantly
  10. dyspeptic
    suffering from indigestion
  11. belfry
    a tower in which bells are hung
  12. aerie
    the lofty nest of a bird of prey, such as a hawk or eagle
  13. ingratiate
    gain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts
  14. mendacious
    given to lying
  15. probity
    complete and confirmed integrity
  16. pervade
    spread or diffuse through
  17. panegyric
    formally expressing praise
  18. nascent
    being born or beginning
  19. wraith
    a ghostly figure, especially one seen shortly before death
  20. vicissitude
    a variation in circumstances or fortune
  21. umbrage
    a feeling of anger caused by being offended
  22. fortuitous
    lucky; occurring by happy chance
  23. effrontery
    audacious behavior that you have no right to
  24. cartography
    the making of maps and charts
  25. bilk
    cheat somebody out of what is due, especially money
  26. accretion
    an increase by natural growth or addition
  27. mar
    cause to become imperfect
  28. profligate
    unrestrained by convention or morality
  29. politic
    marked by artful prudence, expedience, and shrewdness
  30. nominal
    relating to or constituting or bearing or giving a name
Created on 十一月 17, 2008

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