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::: physiological - pertaining to the science of the function of living organisms; N. physiology
::: mauve - pale purple
::: precise - exact
::: malcontent - person dissatisfied with existing state of affairs; discontented person; ADJ: discontented
::: tanner - person who turns animal hides into leather
::: feint - trick; shift; sham blow; feigned attack to draw away defensive action; V.
::: flounder - struggle and thrash about; proceed clumsily or falter (as in water, mud, snow, etc.); proceed in confusion
::: composure - mental calmness
::: hireling - one who serves for hire (usually used contemptuously); one who works solely for compensation; Ex. hireling politician
::: revulsion - sudden strong feeling of disgust; sudden violent change of feeling; negative reaction; Ex. revulsion from the scenes of torture