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::: prurient - having or causing lustful desires and thoughts; arousing immoderate sexual desire
::: knack - special talent; art
::: opportunist - individual who sacrifices principles for expediency by taking advantage of circumstances; N. opportunism
::: incarcerate - imprison
::: strew - spread randomly; sprinkle; scatter; Ex. flower girl strewing rose petals
::: distill - refine (a liquid by evaporating and subsequent condensation); concentrate; separate the most important parts from; Ex. distill fresh water from sea water; CF. brew
::: restraint - moderation or self-control; controlling force; restriction
::: molecule - the smallest particle (one or more atoms) of a substance that has all the properties of that substance
::: filial - pertaining to or befitting a son or daughter; Ex. filial respect
::: haggle - argue about prices (in an attempt to bargain)