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::: analgesia - condition of being unable to feel pain
::: clasp - hold firmly within arms
::: simper - smirk; smile in a silly way; smile affectedly
::: nonplus - put at a loss; bring to a halt by confusion; perplex; CF. no more
::: foolhardy - rash; reckless; foolishly daring
::: procurement - obtaining; V. procure: obtain by effort; obtain (a prostitute) for another
::: prudent - cautious; careful; prudential
::: sumptuous - grand suggesting great expense; lavish; rich; Ex. sumptuous feast
::: conception - beginning; forming of an idea; fertilization; V. conceive: form an idea in the mind; devise; become pregnant; CF. inception
::: pugnacity - combativeness; disposition to fight; ADJ. pugnacious: (of people) belligerent; combative in nature