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Word Selection
cadaver
n.
a dead body, esp. a human body to be dissected; corpse..
canine adj.
of or like a
dog; pertaining to or characteristic of dogs: canine loyalty..
canorous adj. melodious; musical..
catharsis
n.. the
purging of the emotions or relieving of emotional tensions, esp.
through certain kinds of art, as tragedy or music..
censorious
adj. tending to blame, condemn, severely critical;
faultfinding; carping; implying or expressing harsh criticism or
disapproval; as, "censorious remarks"..
chimerical
adj. unreal; imaginary; visionary: a chimerical terrestrial
paradise; wildly fanciful; highly unrealistic: a chimerical plan..
clement
adj.
mild or merciful in disposition or character; lenient; compassionate..
consanguineous
adj.
having the same ancestry or descent; related by blood..
conspectus
n. a general or comprehensive view; survey; a
digest; summary; résumé..
contumely
n.
insulting
display of contempt in words or actions; contemptuous or humiliating
treatment; a humiliating insult..
crapulous
adj. given to or
characterized by gross excess in drinking or eating..
cumshaw
n. present, gratuity; also:
bribe, payoff..
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