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shear
[sheer]
to cut something; to remove by or as if by cutting or clipping with a sharp instrument

pontificate
[pon-tif-i-keyt]
(in the Roman Catholic Church) officiate as bishop, especially at Mass

crapulous
[krap-yuh-luhs]
given to or characterized by gross excess in drinking or eating

collywobbles
[kol-ee-wob-uhlz]
intestinal cramps or other intestinal disturbances due to anxiety

plumbeous
[pluhm-bee-uhs]
resembling or containing lead; leaden

clinometer
[klahy-nom-i-ter]
an instrument used for measuring the angle or elevation of slopes

alacrity
[uh-lak-ri-tee]
cheerful readiness, promptness, or willingness

raconteur
[rak-uhn-tur]
a person who is skilled in relating stories and anecdotes interestingly.

sesquipedalian
[ses-kwi-pi-dey-lee-uhn]
characterized by long words

caducity
[kuh-doo-si-tee]
the infirmity or weakness of old age; senility

roister
[roi-ster]
enjoy oneself or celebrate in a noisy or boisterous way

cicerone
[sis-uh-roh-nee]
a guide who gives information about antiquities and places of interest to sightseers

capricious
[kuh-prish-uhs]
given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior

succedaneum
[suhk-si-dey-nee-uhm]
a substitute

equanimous
[ih-kwan-uh-muhs]
having or showing equanimity; even-tempered

chthonian
[thoh-nee-uhn]
of Classical Mythology, relating to the deities, spirits, and other dwellings under the earth