literatureWriting considered to be an art form or any single writing deemed to have artistic or intellectual value, and often deploys language in ways that differ from ordinary usage.
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Written works regarded as having artistic merit."He was a keen reader of the literature on both sides of the political divide."
superciliousThe quality of being haughtily disdainful or contemptuous.
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Behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others."He couldn't help but feel a sense of superiority, his demeanor was supercilious."
beguileThe act of deceiving someone in a cunning way or winning someone's attention.
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Charm or enchant (someone), often in a deceptive way."He beguiled the voters with his eloquence."
melancholyA feeling of deep sadness, typically with no obvious cause.
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A deep, pensive sadness."She was overcome with a wave of melancholy."
parsimoniousExtremely unwilling to spend money or use resources.
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Being frugal to the point of stinginess."His parsimonious habits caused him to live a spartan life."