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diaphanous
[dahy-af-uh-nuhs]
very sheer and light; almost completely transparent or translucent

vindicate
[vin-di-keyt]
to clear, as from an accusation, imputation, suspicion, or the like

dissimulate
[dih-sim-yuh-leyt]
to disguise or conceal under a false appearance; dissemble

saturnine
[sat-er-nahyn]
sluggish in temperament; gloomy; taciturn

idiosyncratic
[id-ee-oh-sin-krat-ik]
pertaining to the nature of idiosyncrasy, or something peculiar to an individual

vituperate
[vahy-too-puh-reyt]
to use or address with harsh or abusive language; revile

incriminate
[in-krim-uh-neyt]
to accuse of or present proof of a crime or fault

riposte
[ri-pohst]
a quick, clever reply to an insult or criticism

redolent
[red-l-uhnt ]
having a pleasant odor; fragrant

avuncular
[uh-vuhng-kyuh-ler]
acting like an uncle, as in being kind, patient, generous, etc., especially to younger people

coffer
[kaw-fer]
a box or chest, especially one for valuables

virulence
[vir-yuh-luhns]
venomous hostility or intense temper

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

desideratum
[dih-sid-uh-rey-tuhm]
something wanted or needed

mammonism
[mam-uh-niz-uhm]
the greedy pursuit of riches

pompous
[pom-puhs]
characterized by an ostentatious display of dignity or importance