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::: smother - kill from lack of air; suppress; cover thickly; Ex. smothered in little stickers
::: blare - loud or harsh roar or screech; dazzling blaze of light
::: filth - dirty matter; ADJ. filthy
::: emollient - soothing or softening remedy (for the skin); ADJ.
::: distraught - upset; distracted by anxiety; very anxious and troubled almost to the point of madness; Ex. distraught with grief/worry
::: festive - joyous; celebratory; relating to a feast or festival
::: munificent - very generous in giving; Ex. munificent benefactor; N. munificience
::: importune - beg persistently; make repeated requests (in an annoying way)
::: fetter - shackle; restrict the freedom of; N. chain or shackle for the foot of a prisoner; CF. foot
::: wizardry - sorcery; magic