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to belittle; to denigrate
disparage
delirious and crazy
foolish
daft
a treeless plain in arctic regions having permanently frozen subsoil
tundra
honest and frank; not evasive
straightforward
enthusiastic enjoyment; delight
gusto
to move or speak clumsily and confusedly
flounder
of little or no importance; petty
paltry
superior quality or worth
demonstrated achievement or ability
merit
the fashion at a particular time
vogue
one who meddles in the business of others
an intruder
interloper
sharp in business and practical affairs
shrewd
threatening; ominous; evil
sinister
to fight; a brawl
to wear away by friction
fray
deeply involved; absorbed
engrossed
suave
a boat race or series of boat races
regatta
immorally foul; vulgar
sordid
a strategic act of deception; a ploy
ruse
to restore youth; to restore to new or original condition
rejuvenate
not easily excited or upset
imperturbable
a small amount
pittance
based on preference, convenience, or chance rather than law, reason, or fact
arbitrary
uncertain in thought
questionable; suspicious
dubious
not having the desired effect; fruitless
excessively proud of oneself; conceited
vain
continuing at full intensity
unabated