Day 77
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Grubbily (adv): In a dingy manner.
The cook grubbily put the ingredients into the vessel with his bare hands.
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Peckish (adj): Somewhat hungry; Easily irritated or annoyed.
The peckish nature of the old woman.
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Poignant (adj): Arousing affect; keenly distressing to the mind or feelings.
Poignant grief cannot endure forever.
- Rakish (adj): Stylish, sporty.
The model wore an extremely rakish dress.
The hat was worn in a very rakish position.
Poignant anxiety.
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Emollient (n): A softening or soothing remedy.
The doctor applied an emollient to the inflamed knee.
- Machinations (n): Evil schemes or plots.
The officer got to know about the machinations of the crook.
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Sybarite (n): A person addicted to luxury; pertaining to luxury.
His massive monthly income turned him into a sybarite.
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