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Trial by Word: The New York Times

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sweltering
To suffer from oppressive heat.
infold
To wrap up; envelop.
consensus
Majority of opinion.
sanguine
Cheerfully optimistic, hopeful, or confident.
impediment
Obstruction; hindrance; obstacle.
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titan
A person or thing of enormous size, strength, power, influence, etc.
fiduciary
Of, based on, or in the nature of trust and confidence, as in public affairs.
obstruction
Something that blocks, or closes up with an obstacle or obstacles.
sanctimony
Pretended, affected, or hypocritical religious devotion, righteousness, etc.
nemesis
Something that a person cannot conquer, achieve, etc.
brinksmanship
The technique or practice of maneuvering a dangerous situation to the limits of tolerance or safety in order to secure the greatest advantage, especially by creating diplomatic crises.
rein
To curb; restrain; control.
obsolescent
Becoming obsolete; passing out of use.
conflagration
A destructive fire, usually an extensive one.
furtive
Sly; shifty.
catastrophic
Of, or related to a sudden and widespread disaster.
hubbub
Tumult; uproar.
aquifer
Any geological formation containing or conducting ground water, especially one that supplies the water for wells, springs, etc.
actuarial
A person who computes premium rates, dividends, risks, etc., according to probabilities based on statistical records.
nonagenarian
Of the age of 90 years, or between 90 and 100 years old.
predeceased
To die before (another person, the occurrence of an event, etc.).
lurid
Gruesome; horrible; revolting.
gawky
Awkward; ungainly; clumsy.
scuttle
To run with quick, hasty steps; scurry.
animus
Strong dislike or enmity; hostile attitude; animosity.

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