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Definition of encroach (verb)
to trespass; to intrude; to invade; to infringe

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It is unlawful to encroach on another's private property.

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Definition of dearth (noun)
scarcity; shortage; lack

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A series of coincidental resignations left the firm with a dearth of talent.
The dearth of the coverage forced him to look for a new insurance agent.

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Definition of ephemeral (adjective)
very short-lived; lasting only a short time; transitory

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Living alone gave him an ephemeral happiness, soon to be replaced with utter loneliness.

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Definition of lecherous (adjective)
impure in thought and act; lustful

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The lecherous Humbert Humbert is Nabokov's protagonist in Lolita, a novel that sparked great controversy because of Humbert's romantic attachment to a young girl.
The lecherous man lurked on the corner.

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Definition of allude (verb)
to refer indirectly to something; to hint

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The story alludes to part of the author's life.
Without stating that the defendant was an ex-convict, the prosecutor alluded to the fact by mentioning his length of unemployment.

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Definition of candid (adjective)
honest; truthful; sincere; frank; straightforward; open

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People trust her because she's so candid.

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Definition of incorporeal (adjective)
not consisting of matter; having no material existence; insubstantial

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The apparition appeared to be incorporeal.

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Definition of promontory (noun)
piece of land jutting into a body of water; bluff

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The boat hit the rocky promontory, splitting the bow.

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Definition of parry (verb)
to avoid; to ward off; to repulse; to turn away; to evade

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I dislike talking to the woman so I will attempt to parry her by ducking around the corner.

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Definition of derision (noun)
act of mocking; ridicule; mockery; scorn

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A day of derision from the boss left the employee feeling depressed.
Constant derision from classmates made him quit school.

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