Gigi's list 14

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Banal

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adj. lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring.

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Complement

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noun, a thing that completes or brings to perfection.

verb, add to (something) in a way that enhances or improves it; make perfect.

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discreet

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adj. careful in one's speech or actions.

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equivocate

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verb, use ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself.

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harbinger

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noun, a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another.

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jejune

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adj. naive, simplistic, and superficial.

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miasma

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noun, a highly unpleasant or unhealthy smell or vapor.

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panacea

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noun, a solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases.

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quixotic

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adj. exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical.

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tabula rasa

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noun, a mind not yet affected by experiences, impressions, etc.