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::: surreptitious - done secretly; secret; furtive; sneaky; hidden
::: pulse - rhythmical throbbing of arteries; brief sudden change in a normally constant quantity; V: pulsate
::: extemporaneous - not planned; impromptu; extempore
::: miniature - small model; small painting; ADJ: small
::: crotchety - (of someone old) eccentric; odd; whimsical; bad-tempered; N. crotchet: odd or whimsical notion
::: parity - equality; close resemblance; CF. disparate
::: timidity - lack of self-confidence or courage
::: maneuver - (manoeuver) strategic military or naval movement (done for training purposes); carefully planned process; stratagem; V: carry out a military maneuver; use maneuvers in gaining an end
::: nicety - precision; accuracy; minute distinction or difference; Ex. to a nicety: exactly; precisely; Ex. distinguish between niceties
::: epilogue - short speech at conclusion of dramatic work