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SERPENTINE

of or resembling a serpent (as in form or movement)

The meaning of the word serpentine is of or resembling a serpent (as in form or movement).

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baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension
embossto raise the surface of into bosses
eccentricitythe quality or state of being eccentric
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
emetican agent that induces vomiting
caliberdegree of mental capacity or moral quality
vervethe spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity
pantomimepantomimist
incurto become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself
deferencerespect and esteem due a superior or an elder