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::: skeptic - sceptic; doubter; person who suspends judgment until he has examined the evidence supporting a point of view; ADJ. skeptical; N. skepticism; scepticism
::: nourish - provide with food necessary for life and growth
::: skimp - provide or use scantily; live very economically; Ex. skimp on necessities; ADJ. skimpy: inadequate in amount; scanty; stingy; niggardly
::: epilogue - short speech at conclusion of dramatic work
::: unprepossessing - unattractive
::: obstetrician - physician specializing in delivery(assisting in giving birth) of babies; N. obstetrics; CF. midwife
::: meter - arrangement of words in the form of poetry (by accentual rhythm)
::: clairvoyant - having foresight; fortuneteller; N. clairvoyance
::: myopic - nearsighted; lacking foresight; N. myopia
::: nonchalance - indifference; lack of concern; composure; ADJ. nonchalant: unconcerned; cool; indifferent; Ex. nonchalant attitude to his debts