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::: nominal - in name only; of a name; trifling; (of a sum of money) very small; CF. nominate: propose as a candidate; appoint
::: diffidence - shyness; lack of self-confidence; timidity; ADJ. diffident
::: connoisseur - person competent to act as a judge of art, etc. (whose judgments are respected); a lover of an art
::: inordinate - beyond reasonable limits; unrestrained; excessive; Ex. inordinate demands
::: abut - border upon; adjoin
::: voracious - ravenous; eating large quantities of food; exceedingly eager; insatiable; Ex. voracious animal/reader
::: collusion - conspiring in a fraudulent scheme to cheat or deceive others; V. collude
::: chivalrous - courteous; faithful; brave; N. chivalry
::: penchant - strong inclination; strong liking (esp. for something that is disapproved of by other people); Ex. penchant for fast cars
::: incite - arouse to action; goad; motivate; induce to exist; Ex. incite a riot/the crowd to rebellion