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Word: draconian

Definition: extremely severe; Ex. draconian punishment; CF. Draco: Athenian politician


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::: bigotry - stubborn intolerance
::: enjoin - command; order; forbid
::: animated - lively; spirited
::: intrepid - fearless
::: poseur - person who pretends to be sophisticated, elegant, etc., to impress others; person who poses; CF. pose
::: bedraggle - wet thoroughly; ADJ. bedraggled: draggled
::: dutiful - (duteous) (of people or their behavior) respectful; obedient (filled with a sense of duty)
::: plethora - excess; overabundance; Ex. a plethora of excuses
::: resilient - elastic; having the power of springing back; able to recover quickly (as from misfortune)
::: satyr - half-human, half-bestial being in the court of Dionysus (resembling a goat), portrayed as wanton(unrestrained) and cunning; lecher; CF. faun; CF. goat: lecherous man