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::: effeminate - having womanly traits
::: dynamo - generator for producing electricity; energetic person
::: killjoy - grouch; spoilsport; one who intentionally spoils the pleasure of others
::: imprecation - curse; swearword
::: corroborate - confirm; support; strengthen
::: compulsion - compelling; strong desire that is difficult to control; irresistible impulse
::: presume - take for granted; assume; act overconfidently; take liberties; presume on/upon: take unfair advantage of (someone's kindness or connection); N. presumption
::: unmitigated - (of something bad) not moderated; unrelieved or immoderate; without qualification; absolute; Ex. unmitigated disaster
::: dearth - scarcity
::: ploy - strategem to gain an advantage; tactic; Ex. management ploy