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::: philanthropist - lover of mankind; doer of good; N. philanthropy
::: tawdry - cheap and gaudy; Ex. tawdry jewelry
::: pestle - tool for mashing or grinding substances in a hard bowl or mortar
::: prepossessing - attractive; CF. preoccupying ?
::: vehement - forceful; intensely emotional; with marked vigor; strong; N. vehemence
::: stratagem - deceptive scheme; clever trick
::: beeline - direct quick route
::: flush - redden; blush; flow suddenly and abundantly; wash out by a rapid brief flow of water; N: reddish tinge; blush; brief rush; rush of strong feeling; Ex. flush of pride; ADJ: having surfaces in the same plane; even; blushing
::: masochist - person who enjoys his own pain; CF. masochism
::: credence - belief