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::: frond - fern leaf; palm or banana leaf
::: baleful - evil; malignant in intent or effect; deadly; having a malign influence; portending evil; ominous; threatening; Ex. baleful look
::: controvert - oppose with arguments; attempt to refute; contradict; ADJ. controversial; N. controversy
::: assumption - something taken for granted; the taking over or taking possession of; Ex. her assumption of power; V. assume
::: modicum - limited quantity; small amount; Ex. He does not have a modicum of sense; CF. moderate
::: seamy - sordid; base; filthy; unwholesome; Ex. seamy side of city life
::: comprehend - include; understand
::: fecundity - fertility; fruitfulness; ADJ. fecund: very productive of crops or young
::: attest - testify; bear witness
::: reactionary - strongly opposed to social or political change; opposing progress; politically ultraconservative; N. OP. radical