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::: chastise - punish as by beating; criticize severely
::: nirvana - in Buddhist teachings, the ideal state in which the individual loses himself in the attainment of an impersonal beatitude
::: vehement - forceful; intensely emotional; with marked vigor; strong; N. vehemence
::: smudge - dirty mark with unclear edges made by rubbing; V.
::: resplendent - brilliant; splendid in appearance; dazzling; glorious
::: apothecary - druggist; pharmacist
::: demure - (of a woman or child) grave; quiet and serious; coy; pretending to be demure
::: astute - wise; shrewd; keen; seeing quickly something that is to one's advantage
::: accommodate - oblige or help someone; adjust or bring into harmony; adapt; make enough space for; ADJ. accommodative; CF. accomodating: helpful and obliging
::: resurge - rise again; flow to and fro; N. resurgence; ADJ. resurgent: (of ideas or beliefs) experiencing revival; surging again