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compunction
An uneasy feeling of guilt or moral hesitation.
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concentric
Sharing a common center.
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conciliatory
Intended to reduce hostility or restore goodwill.
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conflagration
A large and destructive fire.
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confound
To puzzle, bewilder, or defeat expectations.
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connoisseur
A person with informed, discriminating taste in a particular field.
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contention
A claim or position advanced in an argument; also disagreement.
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contrite
Feeling or showing sincere remorse.
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contrive
To devise or arrange something through planning or ingenuity.
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conundrum
A difficult or puzzling problem.
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convivial
Friendly, lively, and enjoyable in company.
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countermand
To cancel or reverse an earlier order.
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craven
Lacking courage in a contemptible way.
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daunt
To intimidate or discourage by presenting difficulty.
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de rigueur
Required by fashion, convention, or accepted practice.
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debauchery
Excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures, especially drinking.
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debutante
A young woman making a formal entrance into society.
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decorum
Behavior suited to accepted standards of propriety.
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default
Failure to fulfill a duty or obligation.
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denigrate
To unfairly criticize or diminish someone's value or reputation.
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denizen
An inhabitant or regular occupant of a particular place.
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denouement
The final resolution or explanation of a plot.
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deprecate
To express disapproval of or belittle something.
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deride
To ridicule or speak of with contempt.