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💜lineal - In a straight unbroken line of descent from parent to child.
Synonyms: direct
Usage: Du Bois, the present librarian of Ardis, is a lineal descendant of this revolutionary pair.

💜nuptial - Of or relating to a wedding.
Synonyms: bridal, spousal
Usage: My fiancé was less than thrilled when I suggested that we write our own nuptial vows.

💜so-called - Doubtful or suspect.
Synonyms: alleged, supposed
Usage: The so-called master detective tripped over the murder weapon just as he was declaring the case insolvable.

💜well-timed - Done or happening at the appropriate or proper time.
Synonyms: seasonable, timely
Usage: When there were quarrels, his kindly smile and well-timed jests reconciled the antagonists.

💜highfalutin - Affectedly genteel.
Synonyms: hoity-toity, la-di-da, grandiose
Usage: I'm glad you didn't load him down with some highfalutin, romantic name that he'd be ashamed of when he gets to be a grandfather.
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