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::: stereotype - one regarded as embodying a set image or type; fixed and unvarying representation; standardized mental picture often reflecting prejudice; Ex. stereotype of the happy slave; V: make a stereotype of; represent by a stereotype; Ex. It is wrong to stereotype people; Ex. stereotyped answer
::: vainglorious - boastful; excessively conceited; N. vainglory: great vanity
::: facetious - joking (often inappropriately); unserious; humorous
::: hygiene - science and practice of the promotion and preservation of health; ADJ. hygienic: showing careful attention to cleanness (to prevent disease); Ex. hygienic condition
::: psychosomatic - of the influence of the mind on the body (esp. with respect to disease)
::: ovoid - egg-shaped; CF. ovum; CF. ovulate
::: diminution - lessening; reduction in size; V. diminish
::: pitfall - hidden danger; concealed trap
::: smirk - conceited smile; offensively self-satisfied smile (often at someone else's misfortune); V.
::: equable - tranquil; of even calm temper; (of temperature) steady; uniform