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::: scurrilous - abusive; obscene; indecent; Ex. scurrilous remark
::: entourage - group of attendants; retinue; CF. surround
::: deserts - what someone deserves
::: geriatrics - medical treatment and care of old age
::: scapegoat - someone who bears the blame for others; whipping boy; CF. escape+goat
::: quorum - minimal number of members necessary to conduct a meeting
::: offensive - attacking; insulting; distasteful; V. offend: violate; hurt the feelings of; N. offense: offending; violating of a moral or social code; crime; attack; Ex. first offense
::: notoriety - disrepute; ill fame
::: foist - insert improperly; impose upon another by coercion; palm off; pass off as genuine or worthy; CF. fist
::: vibrant - full of vigor or energy; vibrating