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insufflate
[in-suhf-leyt]
to blow or breathe (something) in

melancholia
[mel-uhn-koh-lee-uh]
a mental condition characterized by great depression of spirits and gloomy forebodings

palfrey
[pawl-free]
a docile horse used for ordinary riding, especially by women

noetic
[noh-et-ik]
of or relating to the mind

gloaming
[gloh-ming]
twilight; dusk

polemic
[puh-lem-ik]
a controversial argument, as one against some opinion, doctrine, etc.

persnickety
[per-snik-i-tee]
overparticular; fussy

perdure
[per-door]
remain in existence throughout a substantial period of time; endure

ensconce
[en-skons]
to settle securely or snugly; to cover or shelter; hide securely

insidious
[in-sid-ee-uhs]
intended to entrap or beguile

altruism
[al-troo-iz-uhm]
the principle or practice of unselfish concern for or devotion to the welfare of others (opposed to egoism)

rhadamanthine
[rad-uh-man-theen]
portraying strict and inflexible judgment

yearning
[yur-ning]
deep longing, especially when accompanied by tenderness or sadness

badinage
[bad-n-ahzh]
light, playful banter or raillery

caducity
[kuh-doo-si-tee]
the infirmity or weakness of old age; senility

oligopoly
[ol-i-gop-uh-lee]
the market condition that exists when there are few sellers, as a result of which they can greatly influence price and other market factors