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  Word Descriptions spangle, hyperbole, partiality, luster, acuity, narcissist, sanguinary, astute, glob, peppiness


   
Description of spangle (noun: spangles)
adornment consisting of a small piece of shiny material used to decorate clothing; diamante



   
Description of hyperbole (noun: hyperboles)
extravagant exaggeration



   
Description of partiality (noun)
an inclination to favor one group or view or opinion over alternatives



   
Description of luster (noun)
a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain



   
Description of acuity (noun)
a quick and penetrating intelligence; sharpness; keenness



   
Description of narcissist (noun)
someone in love with themselves



   
Description of sanguinary (adjective)
marked by eagerness to resort to violence and bloodshed



   
Description of astute (adjective)
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence; shrewd



   
Description of glob (noun)
a compact mass; lump; clump; chunk



   
Description of peppiness (noun)
liveliness and energy; ginger



  Determinations of the words spangle, hyperbole, partiality, luster, acuity, narcissist, sanguinary, astute, glob, peppiness

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