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bewail
(v) To express deep regret or sorrow over.
destitute
(adj) 1. Without resources or possessions, especially the necessities of life.
2. Lacking; devoid of.
detract
(v) To take away, especially from the value, beauty, or importance of.
emancipate
(v) To set free from slavery; to liberate.
extol
(v) To praise highly.
flamboyant
(adj) Excessively showy; unrestrained.
impetus
(n) 1. A driving force; anything that causes an action.
2. Increased activity resulting from a driving force.
insuperable
(adj) Incapable of being overcome or defeated.
intermittent
(adj) Not continuous; happening at intervals.
maxim
(n) A general truth or rule of conduct; a short saying.
obligatory
(adj) Required or demanded.
plumb
(v) 1. To measure the depth of water.
2. To reach the deepest part of.
3. To understand by examining closely; to solve.
(adj) Straight up and down; vertical.
vagabond
(n) A person who wanders from place to place.
visage
(n) A face, especially one that expresses feelings.
wheedle
(v) 1. To coax by using sly persuasion or insincere praise.
2. To gain by using sly persuasion or insincere praise.
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