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::: throb - (of a heart or machine) beat rapidly or violently; N. Ex. hearthrob: heartbeat; sweetheart
::: refurbish - renovate; make clean, bright, or fresh (make new) again; make bright by polishing; Ex. refurbish an old theater; CF. furbish: polish
::: seasonable - occurring at the proper time or season; opportune; Ex. seasonable intervention in the dispute
::: harangue - long, passionate, and vehement speech; V.
::: pretext - excuse
::: canard - unfounded false rumor; exaggerated false report
::: accrue - come to one as a gain; accumulate over time; come about by addition; Ex. benefits that accrue from scientific research; Ex. interest accruing in a bank account; N. accrual
::: bristling - rising like bristles; showing irritation
::: stricture - severe and adverse criticism; critical comments; limit or restriction
::: manacle - restrain; handcuff; N.