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. NARCISSISM (naarsi'sizum) Noun - Abnormal self-love or excessive
self-admiration
With the kind of time she spends in front of the mirror, I
sometimes feel there is too much of a narcissistic element in her.

CORPORAL (korpurul) Adjective - Of the human body, Physical
The principal had strictly warned the teachers against any kind of
corporal punishment, yet Mr. Francis beat up the boy rather mercilessly
with a wooden ruler.
DEBAUCHED (di'bocht) Adjective - Morally and physically ruined because
of over indulgence in alcohol, drugs, etc.
While the elder son of the family had left all worldly possessions
for spiritual enlightenment, the younger son had fallen into bad company
and had been debauched beyond repair.

MATERIALISM (mu'ti(u)reeu'lizum) Noun - Preoccupation with physical
comforts and things
The article vehemently argues that we have become a self-centered
society, preoccupied with materialism and out of touch with each other.
EVANESCENCE (evu'nesuns) Noun - Vanishing, fading from sight or senses
Once a great actress, this old woman now stays seriously ill and her
past memories is almost evanescent.

LACKEY (lakee) Noun & Verb - Behave like an honest and dutiful servant
Though Ronaldo is his cousin, Jamie treats him like a lackey and
orders him to do all his work from washing his clothes to shining his
shoes.
FACETIOUS (fu'seeshus) Adjective - Addicted to or marked by pleasantry
or levity (Note: Levity - a manner lacking seriousness)
Gary has this facetious habit of passing silly remarks, which can
get very irritating at times.

. MANIFEST (manu'fest) Adjective & Verb - Evident, Visible, Clear
He knew that he would not be spared for the crime he had committed;
the fear of being punished was manifest on his face.
GENIALITY (jeenee'alitee) Noun - Cheerfulness, Kindliness, Sympathy
I'd never expected such geniality from them; I used to think they
are quite rude and consider guests to be a nuisance.

NEOPHYTE (neeu'fit) Noun - A beginner
Despite being a neophyte in the field of stock markets, he has an
amazing ability to predict the trend in the prices of stocks and has soon
gained a reputation for himself as a market analyst.
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