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::: furrow - long shallow trench made by a plow; deep wrinkle in the skin; V.
::: testator - maker of a will; CF. testatrix
::: cunning - clever in deceiving; sly; N: cleverness in deceiving; deceit
::: mealymouthed - indirect in speech (when something unpleasant must be said); hypocritical; evasive
::: waive - give up temporarily; yield; N. waiver: waiving a right or claim; document that waives a right or claim
::: propitious - favorable; auspicious; advantageous; fortunate; Ex. propitious day/sign
::: disavowal - denial; disclaiming; repudiating; disowning; V. disavow; CF. disclaim
::: graphite - black form of carbon used in lead pencils
::: malaise - uneasiness; vague feeling of ill health (without any particular pain or appearance of disease)
::: valid - logically convincing; sound; legally acceptable; effective; Ex. valid reasoning/passport