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::: universal - characterizing or affecting all; general; present everywhere; of the universe; cosmic; Ex. universal agreement; Ex. a subject of universal interest
::: prehensile - capable of grasping or holding (esp. by wrapping around); Ex. prehensile tails
::: emollient - soothing or softening remedy (for the skin); ADJ.
::: coquette - flirt; flirtatious woman; woman who tries to attract the admiration of men without sincere feelings; V.
::: contentious - quarrelsome; controversial; likely to cause arguments
::: attire - clothe; N: clothing; array; apparel
::: sporadic - occurring irregularly; intermittent
::: sleight - dexterity; CF. sleight of hand: legerdemain; quickness of the hands in doing tricks
::: consolidation - unification; process of becoming firmer or stronger; V. consolidate: merge; strengthen
::: incandescent - strikingly bright; shining with intense heat; emitting visible light when heated; Ex. incandescent light bulb; CF. candle