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::: intrinsic - essential; inherent; built-in
::: earthy - unrefined; coarse; of earth; Ex. earthy remarks; OP. ethereal
::: apologist - one who writes in defense of a cause or institution; N. apologia
::: affront - insult; offense; intentional act of disrespect; V: insult or hurt the feelings of intentionally
::: soporific - sleep-causing; marked by sleepiness; drowsy
::: inundate - flood; overflow; submerge; cover completely; Ex. inundated with work
::: variegate - change the appearance of (by marking with different colors)
::: anathema - solemn curse; someone or something regarded as a curse; V. anathematize
::: brackish - somewhat saline
::: phalanx - formation of infantry carrying overlapping shields and long spears; group of men packed together (for attack or defense)