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::: cleave - split or sever; cling to; remain faithful to; N. cleavage; ADJ. cloven
::: affront - insult; offense; intentional act of disrespect; V: insult or hurt the feelings of intentionally
::: dyslexia - word blindness; learning disorder marked by impairment of the ability to read
::: neophyte - recent convert; new member of a religious group; beginner; CF. plant
::: buxom - full-bosomed; plump; jolly
::: unilateral - one-sided; involving or affecting only one side; Ex. unilateral declaration
::: intellect - higher mental powers; person of great intellectual ability
::: inroad - hostile invasion; advance that lessens the quantity or difficulty of something; Ex. The long illness made serious inroads on his savings; CF. raid
::: nadir - lowest point; point on the celestial sphere diametrically opposite the zenith
::: quaff - drink with zest; drink with relish(zest; hearty enjoyment);