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Ludicrous
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Causing laughter because of ridiculous actions
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Callow
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young and inexperienced; immature
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Blithe
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Merry; cheerful; happy
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nepotism
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Favoritism shown to relatives, especially in securing jobs
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Malign
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To speak evil of; to slander
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Posthumous
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Occuring after death; published after the author's death
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Heinous
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Outrageously evil or wicked
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Clandestine
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Kept secret or hidden especially for some illegal purpose; secretive
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Refute
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To disprove or demonstrate the falsity of something
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Cursory
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Hastly, hurried or not thorough
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