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::: paroxysm - fit or attack of pain, laughter, rage; sudden outburst
::: alimony - payments made regularly to an ex-spouse after divorce
::: bandy - discuss lightly or glibly; discuss in a frivolous manner; exchange (words) heatedly; quarrel; Ex. bandy words with
::: hindsight - understanding the nature of an event after it has actually happened
::: stagnant - (of water) not flowing (often bad-smelling); motionless; stale; not developing; inactive; dull; Ex. stagnant industrial output
::: vie - contend; compete
::: depredation - plundering; destruction
::: brisk - quick and active; marked by liveliness and vigor
::: rakish - jaunty; stylish; sporty; morally corrupt; dissolute; Ex. He wore his hat at a rakish and jaunty angle.
::: anarchy - absence of governing body; state of disorder