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unabashed

Posted on September 19, 2017September 17, 2017 by Lynn

uhn @ baesht adjective not feeling or showing embarrassment, uneasiness, or shame. He was unabashed as he made his surprising announcement.

scathing

Posted on September 18, 2017September 17, 2017 by Lynn

skeI thihng adjective harshly condemning; brutal. The governor’s action received scathing criticism from her opponents. After reading a scathing review of the hotel, I canceled my reservation.

alfresco

Posted on September 8, 2017September 4, 2017 by Lynn

ael fre sko adverb in the open air; outside. If the weather is fine, we shall dine alfresco. In warm weather, some professors teach alfresco. adjective outdoor. Fortunately, the weather was fine…

facile

Posted on September 7, 2017September 4, 2017 by Lynn

fae sihl  [or]  fae saIl adjective 1.  acting or working in an easy manner. She had a facile mind and all subjects came easily to her. 2.  achieved with little or no…

hedonistic

Posted on September 6, 2017September 3, 2017 by Lynn

hi d@ nI stihk adjective adhering to or characterized by the principle that pleasure should be the primary aim in life. The young men’s hedonistic lifestyle ended abruptly when they were sent…

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