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shrewd or spirited initiative and resourcefulness.

capable of producing offspring or vegetation; fruitful.

relating to or characterized by a devotion to pleasure and luxury.

to hold and state as one’s opinion.

achieved at excessive cost; of or relating to a victory that comes at such a significant cost that it is

deserving or causing public disgrace or shame.

a person who flatters or fawns over someone important in order to gain favour or personal advantage.

(especially of humour) having or showing a sharp or critical quality.

a very exciting or intense event.