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wastrel
A good-for-nothing, wasteful person.
gradgrind
Someone who is solely interested in cold, hard facts.
scrooge
A miser.
gamp
A large umbrella.
fagin
One who trains others, especially children, in crime.
wellerism
An expression involving a familiar proverb or quotation and its facetious sequel. It usually comprises three parts: statement, speaker, situation.
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gascon
noun: A braggart. adjective: Boastful.
sybarite
A person devoted to luxury and pleasure.
damascene
verb tr.: To inlay a metal object with gold or silver patterns; to gild. noun: A native or inhabitant of DamascusJ adjective: 1. Relating to Damascus or the Damascenes. 2. Having a wavy pattern as on Damascus steel. 3. Sudden and significant.
paladin
1. A strong supporter of a cause. 2. A heroic champion.
argosy
1. A large ship, or a fleet of ships, especially one carrying valuable cargo. 2. A rich source or supply.
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connubial
Pertaining to marriage or the married state.
venial
Minor; easily excused.
immanent
1. Inherent; spread throughout. 2. Subjective: taking place within the mind and having no effect outside of it.
stochastic
Involving chance; random; probabilistic.
sagacity
Keen judgment or wisdom.
gerontology
The scientific study of aging.
hypochondriac
One who is excessively and chronically preoccupied with imaginary or innocuous symptoms as indicators of some serious disease.