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dilate
to make wider; to expand
scour
to wash by scrubbing vigorously
cue
a hint
temporal
relating to time
hallmark
any mark or symbol of genuineness or high quality
spontaneous
occuring naturally or without forethought
adorn
add beauty; to decorate
nondescript
lacking distinction or individual character
stimulate
to rouse or excite to action or increased action; to spur on
incongruous
lacking agreement; incompatible
effrontery
bold and insulting behavior
pallet
a narrow, hard bed or straw-filled matress
brooch
large, decorative pin
manuscript
a book or other document written by hand; an author's original copy or a document submitted for publication
antediluvian
very old; outdated
postscript
additional information added to the end of a letter or other document
encroach
to infringe; to intrude; to trespass
amplify
to make bigger
palette
a board which an artist can hold while painting and on which colors can be mixed; the range of colors used in a particular painting or by a particular artist
ligament
connective tissue, joining bones or supporting internal organs
aboveboard
without dishonesty or concealment
illuminate
to light up
complacent
too pleased with oneself; self-satisfied
pulverize
to crush; to grind into powder or dust
freelance
without long-term commitment to any employer
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