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acrimony harsh or biting sharpness
anachronism something out of its proper time
augury foretelling future events from omens or other devices
byplay an action or speech apart from the main action
clemency leniency; mercy
debauchery gross indulgence of sensual appetites
ecstasy intense delight; rapture
fratricide the killing of one's brother
hiatus a lapse in continuity; a gap
ingenue a naive girl or young woman
kumquat a small, round, orange fruit
maxim a saying of proverbial nature
nemesis an unusually tenacious opponent or antagonist
pallor lack of facial color; paleness
plagiarism the act of passing off another's ideas as one's own
ragamuffin anyone, especially a child, wearing ragged clothing
ruffian a brutal person; a bully
succor help or relief given to one in danger
umbrage resentment; a sense of injury; offense
virago a sharp-tongued woman; a scolding woman