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::: tantalize - tease; excite by exposing something desirable while keeping it out of reach; torture with disappointment; CF. Tantalus: Greek mythological figure
::: unsightly - ugly; unpleasant to look at
::: solicit - entreat; request earnestly; seek to obtain; Ex. solicit votes; CF. solicitor: one who solicits; chief law officer
::: atrocity - brutal deed; ADJ. atrocious
::: sedulous - diligent; assiduous; paying attention; N. sedulity
::: archetype - prototype; primitive pattern
::: prominent - protruding(sticking out); conspicuous; notable; eminent
::: vigor - active strength; energy; enthusiasm; ADJ. vigorous
::: tirade - long angry denunciatory speech; diatribe; harangue; extended scolding; denunciation
::: specious - seemingly reasonable but incorrect; misleading (often intentionally)