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serpentine
[sur-puhn-teen]
of, characteristic of, or resembling a serpent, as in form or movement

aubade
[oh-bad; oh-bahd]
a poem or piece of music appropriate to the dawn or early morning

shibboleth
[shib-uh-lith]
a common saying or belief with little current meaning or truth

obdurate
[ob-doo-rit]
unmoved by persuasion, pity, or tender feelings; stubborn; unyielding

ballyhoo
[bal-ee-hoo]
a clamorous and vigorous attempt to win customers or advance any cause; blatant advertising or publicity

repugnant
[ri-puhg-nuhnt]
extremely distasteful; unacceptable

copious
[koh-pee-uhs]
large in quantity or number; abundant; plentiful

pernicious
[per-nish-uhs]
causing insidious harm or ruin; ruinous; injurious; hurtful

gurn
[gurn]
make a comically or repulsively ugly face

hamartia
[hah-mahr-tee-uh]
a fatal flaw leading to the downfall of a tragic hero or heroine

salubrious
[suh-loo-bree-uhs]
favorable to or promoting health; healthful

gasconade
[gas-kuh-neyd]
extravagant boasting

philanthropic
[fil-uhn-throp-ik]
of, pertaining to, engaged in, or characterized by philanthropy; benevolent

yearning
[yur-ning]
deep longing, especially when accompanied by tenderness or sadness

eldritch
[el-drich]
eerie; weird; spooky

williwaw
[wil-ee-waw]
a sudden violent squall blowing offshore from a mountainous coast