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piecemeal

(adj) one piece at a time; (adv) gradually

gaudy

(adj.) flashy, showy; not in good taste

akin

(adj.) related by blood; having similar qualities or character

pedestrains

(n) one who goes on foot; (adj) relating to walking; on foot; ordinary, dull, unimaginative syn- commonplace ant- driver

elongate

(v.) to grow in length, become longer; to extend the length of

fluctuate

to rise and fall; to vary irregularly

blurt

to say suddenly or without thinking

ignite

to set on fire

cosmopolitan

worldly; sophisticated

stalemate

A situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible

meager

Lacking in quantity or quality

hoax

a practical joke; a trick

chronological

arranged in order of time

random

by chance, not planned or prearranged; irregular

transmitting

causing to go from one person to another person

seclusion

isolation from others, solitude

nutritious

nourishing, valuable and satisfying as food

heeded

paid attention to; listened to and considered

wan

sickly pale

afflictions

something that causes pain or suffering

reinforce

to make stronger with new materials or support