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buffoon
a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior
gravitate
move toward
sage
a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics
ruse
a deceptive maneuver, especially to avoid capture
flout
treat with contemptuous disregard
precocious
characterized by exceptionally early development
threshold
the starting point for a new state or experience
spurn
reject with contempt
cunning
showing inventiveness and skill
frippery
something of little value or significance
repel
force or drive back
astute
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
shrine
a place of worship associated with something sacred
recoil
spring back; spring away from an impact
insidious
working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way
pillory
a wooden instrument of punishment on a post
flaunt
display proudly
genteel
marked by refinement in taste and manners
larder
a small storeroom for storing foods or wines
deface
mar or spoil the appearance of
forthright
directly and without evasion; not roundabout
luminary
a celebrity who is an inspiration to others
beguile
attract; cause to be enamored
compelling
capable of arousing and holding the attention
tycoon
a very wealthy or powerful businessperson

Created on 十月 21, 2008