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::: supplicate - petition humbly; pray to grant a favor
::: alchemy - medieval chemistry
::: acuity - sharpness (of mind or senses of sight or hearing)
::: allege - state without proof
::: autonomous - self-governing; N. autonomy
::: skittish - inconstant; capricious; frivolous; not serious; Ex. charming but skittish young woman; CF. skit
::: coddle - treat gently; indulge excessively; pamper; mollycoddle; baby; cook in water just below boiling point; Ex. coddled eggs
::: betoken - signify; indicate; be a sign of
::: loquacious - talkative; N. loquacity
::: turbulence - state of violent agitation; ADJ. turbulent: violently agitated or disturbed