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  1. sequester
    keep away from others
  2. quibble
    evade the truth of a point by raising irrelevant objections
  3. mirage
    optical illusion in which hot air distorts distant objects
  4. extricate
    release from entanglement or difficulty
  5. mirth
    great merriment
  6. misanthropy
    hatred of mankind
  7. ascetic
    someone who practices self denial as a spiritual discipline
  8. voluptuary
    displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
  9. castigate
    inflict severe punishment on
  10. lapse
    drop to a lower level, as in one's morals or standards
  11. reprobate
    a person without moral scruples
  12. naughty
    badly behaved
  13. brattish
    (used of an ill-mannered child) impolitely unruly
  14. sluggard
    an idle slothful person
  15. slothful
    disinclined to work or exertion
  16. rapscallion
    one who is playfully mischievous
  17. boor
    a crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking refinement
  18. miscreant
    a person without moral scruples
  19. pundit
    an expert who publicly gives opinions via mass media
  20. preen
    clean with one's bill
  21. compunction
    a feeling of deep regret, usually for some misdeed
  22. mishap
    an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
  23. peccadillo
    a petty misdeed
  24. tamper
    play around with, alter, or falsify, usually dishonestly
  25. meddle
    intrude in other people's affairs or business
  26. speck
    a very small spot
  27. mitigate
    lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
  28. extenuate
    lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or degree of
  29. palliate
    lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
  30. alleviate
    provide physical relief, as from pain
  31. assuage
    provide physical relief, as from pain
  32. relieve
    free from a burden, evil, or distress
  33. conciliate
    gain the good will of or cause to be more favorably inclined
  34. appease
    make peace with
  35. lenify
    cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
  36. mnemonics
    a method or system for improving the memory
  37. hygienics
    the science concerned with the prevention of illness and maintenance of health
  38. regimen
    a systematic plan for therapy
  39. splint
    a thin piece of wood
  40. futile
    producing no result or effect
  41. condescension
    showing arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
  42. deride
    treat or speak of with contempt
Created on 五月 1, 2009 (updated 五月 1, 2009)

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