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::: artisan - a manually skilled worker
::: controvert - oppose with arguments; attempt to refute; contradict; ADJ. controversial; N. controversy
::: soliloquy - talking to oneself (esp. in a play); CF. monologue: soliloquy; long speech by one person (often monopolizing a conversation)
::: executor - person designated to execute the terms of a will;
::: rapture - great joy and delight; ecstasy; ADJ. rapturous
::: cynosure - object of general attention; person or thing that is a center of attention; CF. Ursa Minor
::: mendacious - lying; habitually dishonest; N. mendacity
::: askance - with a sideways or indirect look (with disapproval or distruct); Ex. look askance at
::: topography - physical features of a region (such as the shape and height); CF. topo-: place
::: lustrous - shining; brilliant; Ex. lustrous hair