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::: quixotic - idealistic but impractical; CF. Don Quixote
::: empathy - ability to identify with another's feelings, ideas, etc.; identification with and understanding of another's feelings; V. empathize; CF. sympathy
::: procurement - obtaining; V. procure: obtain by effort; obtain (a prostitute) for another
::: rapport - close relationship; emotional closeness; harmony
::: disproportion - lack of proportion (between the parts); ADJ. disproportionate
::: rusticate - banish to the country; dwell in the country
::: fraught - filled (with something unpleasant); full; Ex. fraught with danger and difficulties; CF. freight
::: adamant - hard; inflexible
::: jaundice - medical condition in which the skin, the white part of the eyes, etc. turn yellow; V: affect with jaundice; affect with prejudice, envy, or hostility; bias
::: expiate - make amends for (a sin)