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::: parley - conference (between opponents); CF. speak
::: lachrymose - producing tears; tearful
::: lexicon - dictionary
::: superannuated - retired or disqualified because of age; outmoded; obsolete
::: imminent - impending; near at hand
::: despoil - plunder; sack; Ex. despoil the village
::: ancillary - serving as an aid or accessory; auxiliary; N.
::: purported - alleged; claimed; reputed or rumored; Ex. purported Satanists
::: placate - pacify; bring peace to; conciliate; appease
::: animadversion - critical remark; V. animadvert: comment critically with disapproval