TINCTURE

tincture:

- color, tint

- a characteristic quality; cast

- a slight admixture; trace

- a solution of a medicinal substance in an alcoholic solvent

Example:

«There was never a genius without a tincture of madness.» [Aristotle]

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FERVID

fervid:

- very hot in enthusiasm, interest, etc.

- burning; glowing

Antonyms:

dispassionate, emotionless, cold

Example:

«Fervid atheism is usually a screen for repressed religion.» [Wilhelm Stekel]

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STRUTHIOUS

struthious: of or relating to the ostriches and related birds

Pronunciation

\ˈstrü-thē-əs, -thē-\

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Example:

John hid his head in the sand struthiously (i.e. in the manner that ostriches and related birds do).

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BAMBOOZLE

bamboozle:

- to deceive by underhanded methods

- to confuse, frustrate, or throw off completely

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