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Question		Answer
bowdlerize start learning		to edit offensive parts out of something
hail start learning		enthusiastically acclaim or celebrate something
semblance start learning		an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading
litany start learning		a long, drawn out list, usually used in reference to negative things, like litany of complains or litany of injuries
illustrious start learning		well known or famous, leaving a trail of glory in it's wake
umbrage start learning		a feeling of anger by being offended
recapitulation start learning		a summary (recap)
importune start learning		beg persistently and urgently, eg- the woman importuned the judge to release her innocent brother
moribund start learning		near death, like moribund economy
vitrolic start learning		mean, nasty or caustic in tone
derelict start learning		1. negligent of one's duties or obligations 2. abandoned
approbatory start learning		expressing praise or approval
redoubtable start learning		formidable, awe-inspiring, intimidating
raconteur start learning		a person skilled in telling anecdotes
enjoin start learning		give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
sinecure start learning		a position requiring little or no work but giving the holder status or financial benefit
quail start learning		draw back in fear or pain
anodyne start learning		1. something that soothes or relieves pain 2. not likely to cause offense
duplicity start learning		decietfullness
prognostication start learning		bhavishyavani
inimitable start learning		defying imitation, matchless
imperious start learning		arrogant and domineering
flippant start learning		not showing a serious or respectful attitude eg- a flippant remark
cosset start learning		treat with excessive indulgence, to pamper or spoil
impetuous start learning		characterised by undue haste and lack of thought and deliberation

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