"Candor"

Renee's friends appreciated her candor, but were often offended by the blunt statements she made regarding their choice of attire. Still, they decided that they'd rather hear them from her in a dressing room than from their dates at a restaurant.

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"Beleaguer"

My poor mother was beleaguered last night for being late to the writing group and for bringing nothing to read. Alas, I was partaking in the teasing, as well.

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"Abstinent"

The girl remained abstinent from alcohol at the party because she didn't want to offend her friends who were opposed to drinking.

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"Zealous"

If my grandmother weren't so zealous about my finding work, I'm sure she wouldn't have suggested that I apply to a minimum-wage job. I know she's just looking out for me.

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Yegg

Dashiell Hammett creates some interesting yeggs in The Maltese Falcon. Still, I believe his best characterization goes toward the novel's protagonist, Sam Spade.

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"Xanthous"

Initially, when Blue said that the True Colour for New Year was due to be gold, I wondered what I had that would qualify. Then I realized that we have some xanthous Christmas decorations. I'd better start looking for some more gold-colored items (that are not of a holiday nature) so I'll be prepared for the next time gold rolls around on TCT!

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"Wanderlust"

Making resolutions for the new year has rekindled my sense of wanderlust. Perhaps I'll begin a list of places I'd like to visit to accompany my list of resolutions this year.

Happy New Year, everyone!!!

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