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    This document defines 27 words: 1) Ensconced means to settle or establish someone in a comfortable place. 2) Articulate refers to speaking fluently and coherently. 3) Laborious means requiring a lot of effort and time, or showing obvious effort and lacking fluency.

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    This document defines 27 words: 1) Ensconced means to settle or establish someone in a comfortable place. 2) Articulate refers to speaking fluently and coherently. 3) Laborious means requiring a lot of effort and time, or showing obvious effort and lacking fluency.

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    This document defines 27 words: 1) Ensconced means to settle or establish someone in a comfortable place. 2) Articulate refers to speaking fluently and coherently. 3) Laborious means requiring a lot of effort and time, or showing obvious effort and lacking fluency.

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    1.

    Ensconced- establish or settle (someone) in a comfortable, safe, or secret place


    2. Articulate- (of a person or a person's words) having or showing the ability to speak
    fluently and coherently.
    3. Laborious- 1. (especially of a task, process, or journey) requiring considerable effort
    and time. 2. (especially of speech or writing style) showing obvious signs of effort and
    lacking in fluency
    4. Malignity- 1. the state or character of being malign; malevolence; intense ill
    will; spite. 2. a malignant feeling, action, etc.
    5. Enmity- the state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or
    something.
    6. Capitulate- cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; surrender.
    7. Vivacious- (especially of a woman) attractively lively and animated.
    8. Countenance- 1. a person's face or facial expression. 2. support. 3. V. admit as
    acceptable or possible.
    9. Apathy- lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
    10. Treachery- 1.violation of faith; betrayal of trust; treason. 2.an act of perfidy,
    faithlessness, or treason.
    11. Acute- 1. (of a bad, difficult, or unwelcome situation or phenomenon) present or
    experienced to a severe or intense degree. 2. having or showing a perceptive
    understanding or insight: shrewd
    12. Retinue- a group of advisers, assistants, or others accompanying an important
    person.
    13. Parasitical- 1. of, relating to, or characteristic of parasites. 2. (of diseases)
    due to parasites
    14. Conciliatory- intended or likely to placate or pacify
    15. Cryptic- 1.having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure 2. (of coloration or
    markings) serving to camouflage an animal in its natural environment.
    16. Demeanor- outward behavior or bearing
    17. Indefatigable- (of a person or their efforts) persisting tirelessly
    18. Morose- sullen and ill-tempered
    19. Tractable- 1. (of a person or animal) easy to control or influence. 2. (of a situation or
    problem) easy to deal with
    20. Taciturn- (of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.

    21. Ignominious- deserving or causing public disgrace or shame.


    22. Filial- 1.of or due from a son or daughter 2. denoting the generation or generations
    after the parental generation
    23. Impromptu- 1. done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed 2. a short piece
    of instrumental music, especially a solo, that is reminiscent of an improvisation
    24. Eminent- 1. (of a person) famous and respected within a particular sphere or
    profession 2. used to emphasize the presence of a positive quality.
    25. Canvass- 1. solicit votes from (electors in a constituency). 2. discuss thoroughly 3.
    an act or process of attempting to secure votes or ascertain opinions.
    26. Procured- 1. obtain (something), especially with care or effort. 2. persuade or cause
    (someone) to do something
    27. Eloquence- fluent or persuasive speaking or writing

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