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quandary
n. a state of
perplexity or uncertainty, esp. as to what to do; dilemma..
quixotic
adj. resembling or befitting Don Quixote; extravagantly
chivalrous or romantic; impractical, or impracticable; impulsive and
often rashly unpredictable..
salmagundi
n. a mixed dish consisting
usually of cubed poultry or fish, chopped meat, anchovies, eggs,
onions, oil, etc., often served as a salad; any mixture or
miscellany..
titular
adj. existing or being such in title only; nominal; having
the title but none of the associated duties, powers, etc..
usury
n. the lending or practice of lending money at an
exorbitant interest; an exorbitant amount or rate of interest..
velleity
n. the lowest degree of desire; volition in its
weakest form; a mere wish, unaccompanied by an effort to obtain
it.
waft v.t. to
carry lightly and smoothly through the air or over water; to
send or convey lightly..
wake
n. a watch or vigil by the body of
a dead person before burial; the track of waves left by a ship or
other object moving through the water..
waylay
v.t., to intercept or attack from ambush, as in order to
rob, seize, or slay; to await and accost unexpectedly..
yen
n., v., Informal. a desire or craving: I had a
yen for apple pie; to have a craving; yearn..
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