1. fop (noun) an excessively fashion-conscious man synonym:
dandy Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.
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2. imprecation (noun) a wish of evil or injury onto a person
Synonym: a curse Double click on audio file to hear
pronunciation.
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3. non sequitur (noun) something that does not follow a logical
order synonym: misconception; fallacy Double click on audio file to
hear pronunciation.
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4. sanguine (adjective) expecting a favorable outcome Synonym:
optimistic; upbeat Double click on audio file to hear
pronunciation.
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5. bowdlerize (verb) to remove offensive passages from a piece
of writing Synonym: to censor Double click on audio file to hear
pronunciation.
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6. impair (verb) to weaken; to cause to become worse Synonym:
damage; deteriorate Double click on audio file to hear
pronunciation.
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7. panegyric (noun) an expression of praise Synonym: tribute;
commendation Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.
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8. quandary (noun) a puzzling situation Synonym: dilemma;
predicament Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation.
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9. ebullient (adjective) excessively enthusiastic Synonym:
exuberant; lively Double click on audio file to hear
pronunciation.
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10. deference (noun) courteous consideration of another persons
feelings or opinions Synonym: respect Double click on audio file to
hear pronunciation.
