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coun • te • nance n., look on a person’s face. The condemned man had a stoic countenance.

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of • fi • cious adj., meddlesome. Todd became officious when the president of the company walked into the room.

mu • nif • i • cence n., generosity. Todd slithered up to Ms. Brahm and said, “The munificence with which you replied to my report was awe-inspiring.”

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de • mur vi., hesitate, object. Do not demur upon my proposal of marriage.

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pro • fuse • ly adv., generously; freely. I bled profusely when I cut my finger.