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::: parity - equality; close resemblance; CF. disparate
::: squelch - produce a splashing sound (when stepping through mud); crush; squash; CF.
::: filth - dirty matter; ADJ. filthy
::: accessory - additional object; useful but not essential thing
::: circumlocution - indirect or roundabout expression (by using an uncecessarily large number of words esp. when trying to avoid answering a difficult question directly)
::: untoward - unexpected and adverse; unfortunate or unlucky; Ex. untoward encounter
::: inquisitor - questioner (especially harsh); investigator; person making an inquisition
::: wistful - sadly thoughtful (because of desires or memories); sadly pensive; vaguely longing
::: reconnaissance - survey of enemy by soldiers; reconnoitering; V. reconnoiter: make a preliminary inspection of (esp. to gather military information)
::: marred - damaged; disfigured; V. mar: spoil; disfigure