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::: recidivism - habitual return to crime (even after being punished); N. recidivist
::: vouch - give a personal guarantee; Ex. I can vouch for his integrity; N. voucher
::: fauna - animals of a period or region; CF. flora
::: oversee - watch over and direct; supervise; N. oversight: unintentional failure to notice or do something; supervision
::: elucidate - explain; make clear; clarify; enlighten; CF. lucid
::: sanguine - optimistic; cheerful; hopeful; of the color of blood; red
::: chronicle - report; record (in chronological order)
::: hideous - repulsive to the sight; ugly; repugnant; Ex. hideous face/scream
::: pluck - courage; V: pull off or out; pull out the hair or feathers of; ADJ. plucky: courageous; brave
::: bemused - confused; lost in thought; preoccupied