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::: derision - ridicule; ADJ. derisive; CF. derisory
::: coagulate - congeal; thicken; clot; N. coagulant
::: defer - give in respectfully; submit; delay till later; exempt temporarily; N. deferment; CF. show respect, comply with, courteous
::: misdemeanor - minor crime; misdeed; wrongdoing
::: concede - admit; acknowledge as being true (often reluctantly); yield; grant; Ex. concede a goal
::: opportune - timely; well-chosen
::: pensive - dreamily or deeply thoughtful; sadly thoughtful; thoughtful with a hint of sadness; contemplative; CF. think over
::: representational - (of a style of art) showing things as they actually appear in real life
::: heyday - time of greatest success or power; prime
::: commune - small (often rural) community whose members share work and income; V: exchange thoughts or feelings; Ex. commune with nature