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Frugal
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characterized by or reflecting economy in the use of resources
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Gastronomy
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1. The art or science of good eating.
2. A style of cooking, as of a particular region. |
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Hermetic
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1. Completely sealed, especially against the escape or entry of air.
2. Impervious to outside interference or influence: the hermetic confines of an isolated life. 3. often Hermetic a. Mythology Of or relating to Hermes Trismegistus or the works ascribed to him. b. Having to do with the occult sciences, especially alchemy; magical. |
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Intemperance
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1. Lack of temperance, as in the indulgence of an appetite or a passion.
2. Excessive use of alcoholic beverages. |
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Jettison
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1. To cast overboard or off: a ship jettisoning wastes; a pilot jettisoning aircraft fuel.
2. Informal To discard (something) as unwanted or burdensome: jettisoned the whole marketing plan. n. 1. The act of discarding or casting overboard. 2. Jetsam. |
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Nettle
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1. Any of numerous plants of the genus Urtica, having toothed leaves, unisexual apetalous flowers, and stinging hairs that cause skin irritation on contact.
2. Any of various hairy, stinging, or prickly plants. tr.v. net·tled, net·tling, net·tles 1. To sting with or as if with a nettle. 2. To irritate; vex. |
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obviate
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To anticipate and dispose of effectively; render unnecessary.
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occidental
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of, relating to, or situated in the Occident (west) : western 2 : of or relating to Occidentals
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overweening
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arrogant, presumptuous 2 : immoderate, exaggerated
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patent
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exclusive right or title
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pellucid
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1. Admitting the passage of light; transparent or translucent. See Synonyms at clear.
2. Transparently clear in style or meaning: |
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periphrasis
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1 : use of a longer phrasing in place of a possible shorter form of expression 2 : an instance of periphrasis
1. The use of circumlocution. 2. A circumlocution. |
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peruse
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To read or examine, typically with great care.
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piquant
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1. Pleasantly pungent or tart in taste; spicy.
2. a. Appealingly provocative: a piquant wit. b. Charming, interesting, or attractive: a piquant face. 3. Archaic Causing hurt feelings; stinging. |
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rankle
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1. To cause persistent irritation or resentment.
2. To become sore or inflamed; fester. v.tr. To embitter; irritate. |
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retort
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1: to pay or hurl back : return <retort an insult> 2 a: to make a reply to b: to say in reply 3: to answer (as an argument) by a counter argument
intransitive verb 1: to answer back usually sharply 2: to return an argument or charge 3: retaliate |
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succor
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1: relief; also : aid, help
2: something that furnishes relief |
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timorous
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Full of apprehensiveness; timid.
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travail
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1. Work, especially when arduous or involving painful effort; toil. See Synonyms at work.
2. Tribulation or agony; anguish. 3. The labor of childbirth. intr.v. tra·vailed, tra·vail·ing, tra·vails 1. To work strenuously; toil. 2. To be in the labor of childbirth. |
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tutelage
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1. The capacity or activity of a guardian; guardianship.
2. The capacity or activity of a tutor; instruction or teaching. 3. The state of being under the direction of a guardian or tutor. |
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untoward
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1. Not favorable; unpropitious.
2. Troublesome; adverse: an untoward incident. 3. Hard to guide or control; unruly. 4. Improper; unseemly. 5. Archaic Awkward. |
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upbraid
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1 : to criticize severely : find fault with
2 : to reproach severely : scold vehemently |
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uproarious
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1. Causing or accompanied by an uproar: an uproarious New Year's party.
2. Loud and full; boisterous: uproarious laughter. 3. Causing hearty laughter; hilarious: |
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wheedle
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1 : to influence or entice by soft words or flattery
2 : to gain or get by wheedling <wheedle one's way into favor> intransitive verb : to use soft words or flattery |
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whet
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1 : to sharpen by rubbing on or with something (as a stone) <whet a knife>
2 : to make keen or more acute : excite, stimulate <whet the appetite> <whetted her curiosity> |
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wraith
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1 a: the exact likeness of a
living person seen usually just before death as an apparition b: ghost, specter 2: an insubstantial form or semblance : shadow 3: a barely visible gaseous or vaporous column |