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infamy |
extremely bad reputation, public reproach, or strong condemnation as the result of a shameful, criminal, or outrageous act; the condition of being known for having done bad things or for being evil |
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philanthropy |
the practice of giving money and time to help make life better for other people; goodwill to fellow members of the human race |
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relegate |
to put (someone or something) in a lower or less important position, rank, etc.; to give something (such as a job or responsibility) to another person or group |
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solicit |
to ask for (something, such as money or help) from people, companies, etc.; to seek for (something) by entreaty, earnest or respectful request, formal application, etc. |
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tentative |
unsure; uncertain; not definite or positive; hesitant; not done with confidence; still able to be changed |
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zealous |
feeling or showing strong and energetic support for a person, cause, etc.; ardently active, devoted, or diligent |
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ambiguous |
open to having several possible meanings or interpretations; able to be understood in more than one way; not expressed or understood clearly; lacking definiteness |
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diffident |
lacking confidence in one's own ability, worth, and fitness; timid; shy; not feeling comfortable around people; very careful about acting or speaking |
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repress |
to keep under control, check, or suppress (desires, feelings, actions, tears, etc.); to control (someone or something) by force; to not allow yourself to remember (something such as an unpleasant event) |
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indifferent |
without interest or concern; not caring; apathetic; having no bias, prejudice, or preference; impartial; disinterested; neither good nor bad |
