provincialrelating to or coming from the provinces
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of or concerning the regions outside the capital city of a country, especially when regarded as unsophisticated or narrow-minded."'provincial towns'"
drapera dealer in cloth and other dry goods
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a merchant in the textile trade, especially one dealing in cloth, haberdashery, and soft furnishings."'a draper's shop'"
plebeianused to describe ordinary people or things, not the nobility
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a commoner."'a wide range of foods were enjoyed by plebeians'"
of or belonging to the commoners of ancient Rome."'a plebeian family'"
eminencepublic recognition or high standing in any profession
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fame or recognized superiority, especially within a particular sphere or profession."'he was a writer of eminence'"
patriarchalrelating to a society or system of government controlled by men
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relating to or denoting a system of society or government controlled by men."'a patriarchal society'"
industriousdiligent and hard-working
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working energetically and devotedly; hard-working; diligent."'an industrious worker'"
vivaciouslively and animated
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(especially of a woman) attractively lively and animated."'her vivacious and elegant mother'"
spinsteran unmarried women, typically an older woman beyond the usual age for marriage
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an unmarried woman, typically an older woman beyond the usual age for marriage."'she remained a spinster until her death'"
chandlera dealer or trader in supplies, provisions, etc., of a specified kind
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a dealer in household items such as oil, soap, paint, groceries, etc."'a ship chandler'"
conspicuousstanding out so as to be clearly visible
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attracting notice or attention."'he showed conspicuous bravery'"