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viscous

[vis-kuhs]

of a glutinous nature or consistency; sticky; thick; adhesive

phyllo

[fee-loh]

flaky, tissue-thin layers of pastry used in baked desserts and appetizers

fabricate

[fab-ri-keyt]

to make by art or skill and labor; construct

manhood

[man-hood]

the status of being a man.

rebuff

[ri-buhf ]

to give a rebuff to; check; repel; refuse; drive away

rescind

[ri-sind]

to abrogate; annul; revoke; repeal

allege

[uh-lej]

to declare with positiveness; affirm; assert

possessions

[puh-zesh-uns]

items that someone owns

endemic

[en-dem-ik]

natural to or characteristic of a specific people or place; native; indigenous

incompetent

[ink-omp-et-ent]

lacking the necessary skills, ability, or qualifications to perform a task successfully.

proud

[proud]

feeling deep satisfaction from one's achievements or possessions

czar

[zahr]

(with a capital letter) the former ruler of Russia

exponent

[ek-spoh-nuhnt]

a person who believes in and promotes the truth or benefits of an idea or theory.

coax

[kohks]

to manipulate to a desired end by adroit handling or persistent effort

buttery

[buht-er-ee]

having the taste or texture of butter

gawk

[gawk]

to stare stupidly; gape

pitiable

[pit-ee-uh-buhl]

evoking or deserving pity; lamentable; miserable; contemptible

chasten

[chey-suhn]

to inflict suffering upon for purposes of moral improvement; chastise

rarity

[r-ar-ity]

the state or quality of being uncommon or unique.

treacle

[tree-kuhl]

contrived or unrestrained sentimentality

fatuous

[fach-oo-uhs]

foolish or inane, especially in an unconscious, complacent manner; silly; witless

triskaidekaphobia

[tris-kahy-dek-uh-foh-bee-uh]

a fear of the number 13

deign

[deyn]

to think it appropriate to or in accordance with one's dignity; condescend

comely

[kuhm-lee]

pleasing in appearance; attractive; fair