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brace

[brays]

a device used to support or hold something in place

jejune

[ji-joon]

naive, simplistic, and superficial

indirect

[ind-ir-ekt]

not straightforward or direct; involving a roundabout or secondary path or method.

enunciate

[ih-nuhn-see-eyt]

to state or declare definitely, as a theory

philanthropic

[fil-uhn-throp-ik]

of, pertaining to, engaged in, or characterized by philanthropy; benevolent

pipe

[p-ip-e]

a hollow tube used for transporting liquids, gases, or sounds; also refers to a musical instrument.

histrionics

[his-tree-on-iks ]

dramatic representation; theatricals; acting

momentary

[moh-muhn-ter-ee]

lasting for a very short time

pragmatism

[prag-muh-tiz-uhm]

character or conduct that emphasizes practicality

vow

[vo-w-vow]

a solemn promise

quixotic

[kwik-sot-ik]

extravagantly chivalrous or romantic; visionary, impractical, or impracticable

chartreuse

[shahr-trooz]

a clear, light green with a yellowish tinge

prate

[preyt]

to talk excessively and pointlessly; babble

toplofty

[top-lawf-tee, -lof-]

condescending; haughty

coleus

[koh-lee-uhs]

any of several old world herbs of the mint family that are widely cultivated for their fragrant, often colorful foliage.

rapprochement

[rap-rohsh-mahn]

an establishment or resumption of harmonious relations

palatable

[pal-uh-tuh-buhl]

acceptable or agreeable to the mind or feelings

felicific

[fee-luh-sif-ik]

relating to or promoting increased happiness

attention

[uh-ten-shuhn]

notice taken of someone or something

puerile

[pyoo-er-il]

childishly foolish, immature, or trivial

bilious

[bil-yuhs]

peevish; irritable; cranky

cultivation

[k-ult-iv-ashun]

the act of preparing land for growing crops; also refers to refining or improving skills or manners.

ostensible

[o-sten-suh-buhl]

outwardly appearing as such; professed; pretended

case

[k-as-e]

a container or situation designed for a specific purpose; also refers to an instance or example.