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Explicit :: Explicit (a.) Having no disguised meaning or reservation; unreserved; outspoken; -- applied to persons; as, he was earnest and explicit in his statement..

Erotesis :: Erotesis (n.) A figure o/ speech by which a strong affirmation of the contrary, is implied under the form o/ an earnest interrogation, as in the following lines; -.

Levity :: Levity (n.) Lack of gravity and earnestness in deportment or character; trifling gayety; frivolity; sportiveness; vanity.

Supplication :: Supplication (n.) The act of supplicating; humble and earnest prayer, as in worship..

Arles :: Arles (n. pl.) An earnest; earnest money; money paid to bind a bargain.

Pray :: Pray (v. t.) To ask earnestly for; to seek to obtain by supplication; to entreat for.

Wrestle :: Wrestle (v. t.) Hence, to struggle; to strive earnestly; to contend..

Longing :: Longing (n.) An eager desire; a craving; a morbid appetite; an earnest wish; an aspiration.

Supplier :: Supplicatory (a.) Containing supplication; humble; earnest.

Entreater :: Entreater (n.) One who entreats; one who asks earnestly; a beseecher.

Stare :: Stare (v. i.) To look with fixed eyes wide open, as through fear, wonder, surprise, impudence, etc.; to fasten an earnest and prolonged gaze on some object..

Imploration :: Imploration (n.) The act of imploring; earnest supplication.

Ernest :: Ernest (n.) See Earnest.

Demand :: Demand (v. t.) To inquire authoritatively or earnestly; to ask, esp. in a peremptory manner; to question..

Contest :: Contest (n.) Earnest dispute; strife in argument; controversy; debate; altercation.

Jealousy :: "Jealousy (n.) The quality of being jealous; earnest concern or solicitude; painful apprehension of rivalship in cases nearly affecting one's happiness; painful suspicion of the faithfulness of husband, wife, or lover..

Earnest :: Earnest (n.) Seriousness; reality; fixed determination; eagerness; intentness.

Exclaim :: Exclaim (v. t. & i.) To cry out from earnestness or passion; to utter with vehemence; to call out or declare loudly; to protest vehemently; to vociferate; to shout; as, to exclaim against oppression with wonder or astonishment; The field is won! he exclaimed..

Solicit :: Solicit (v. t.) To ask from with earnestness; to make petition to; to apply to for obtaining something; as, to solicit person for alms..

Living :: Living (n.) Manner of life; as, riotous living; penurious living; earnest living..

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