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LICENTIOUS

lacking legal or moral restraints

The meaning of the word licentious is lacking legal or moral restraints.

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fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
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solemnityformal or ceremonious observance of an occasion or event
weanto accustom (a young child or animal) to take food otherwise than by nursing
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complacencyself-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies
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initiateto cause or facilitate the beginning of : set going