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::: gourmand - epicure; person who takes excessive pleasure in food and drink
::: discredit - defame; disgrace; destroy confidence in; disbelieve; N. CF. discreditable: causing discredit; shameful
::: dilatory - delaying; tending to delay
::: trinket - knickknack; bauble; cheap jewelry
::: rightful - legally correct; Ex. rightful owner
::: paramount - foremost in importance; supreme; CF. para-: beyond; above; Ex. paranormal
::: cognate - having a common origin; related linguistically; allied by blood; similar or akin in nature; Ex. cognate languages; N.
::: scrutinize - examine closely and critically; N. scrutiny
::: maverick - rebel; nonconformist (in a group)
::: jaunty - cheerful and pleased with life; lighthearted; animated; easy and carefree; dapper in appearance; Ex. jaunty person/hat