Basis North - English - 5Th - The Westing Game

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tentants

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a person who occupies land or property rented from a landlord

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exclusive

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excluding or not admitting other things."my exclusive focus is on San Antonio issues"(of terms) excluding all but what is specified.synonyms: not including, excluding, leaving out, omitting, excepting"prices exclusive of sales tax"

2.restricted or limited to the person, group, or area concerned.

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plush

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a thick, soft fabric

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alcove

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a recess, typically in the wall of a room or of a garden.

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bookie

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A bookie is someone who facilitates gambling, commonly on sporting events, by setting odds, accepting and placing bets, and paying out winnings on behalf of other people. "Bookie" is a slang term for "bookmaker."

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stocky

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(of a person) broad and sturdily built.

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gruesome

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causing repulsion or horror; grisly.

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stubble

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short, stiff hairs growing on a man's face when he has not shaved for a while.

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asylum

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(especially formerly) an institution for the maintenance and care of the mentally ill, orphans, or other persons requiring specialized assistance.

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hassock

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a thick, firmly padded cushion, in particular.

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pudgy

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(of a person or part of their body) slightly fat.

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podiatrist

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foot or ankle doctor

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gaunt

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of a person) lean and haggard, especially because of suffering, hunger, or age.

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averted

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1. turn away (one's eyes or thoughts).
   
2. prevent or ward off (an undesirable occurrence).
   

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ample

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enough or more than enough; plentiful.

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putrid

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(of organic matter) decaying or rotting and emitting a fetid smell.

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meager

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(of something provided or available) lacking in quantity or quality.

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coroner

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a public official whose job is to find out the cause of death when people die in ways that are violent, sudden, etc.

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executor

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a person or institution appointed by a testator to carry out the terms of their will.

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beneficiary

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a person who derives advantage from something, especially a trust, will, or life insurance policy.

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legacy

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an amount of money or property left to someone in a will.

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appraise

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assess the value or quality of.

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mourning

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the expression of deep sorrow for someone who has died, typically involving following certain conventions such as wearing black clothes.

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monogram

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a motif of two or more letters, typically a person's initials, usually interwoven or otherwise combined in a decorative design, used as a logo or to identify a personal possession.

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relinquish

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voluntarily cease to keep or claim; give up.

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afflicted

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(of a problem or illness) cause pain or suffering to; affect or trouble.

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invalid

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a person made weak or disabled by illness or injury.

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convulsions

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a sudden, violent, irregular movement of a limb or of the body, caused by involuntary contraction of muscles and associated especially with brain disorders such as epilepsy, the presence of certain toxins or other agents in the blood, or fever in children.

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morbid

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characterized by or appealing to an abnormal and unhealthy interest in disturbing and unpleasant subjects, especially death and disease.

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diagnosis

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the identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms.

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scrutiny

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critical observation or examination.

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incompetence

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inability to do something successfully; ineptitude.

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poise

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graceful and elegant bearing in a person.

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jittery

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nervous or unable to relax.

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pompous

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affectedly and irritatingly grand, solemn, or self-important.

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jaunty

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having or expressing a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner.

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token

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1. a thing serving as a visible or tangible representation of a fact, quality, feeling, etc
2. a voucher that can be exchanged for goods or services, typically one given as a gift or offered as part of a promotional offer.
   

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indignant

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feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment.

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shrewd

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1. having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute.
2. (especially of weather) piercingly cold.
   

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dialect

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a particular form of a language that is peculiar to a specific region or social group.

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rite

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a religious or other solemn ceremony or act.

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stint

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supply an ungenerous or inadequate amount of (something).

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pretentious

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attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed.

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incriminating

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make (someone) appear guilty of a crime or wrongdoing; strongly imply the guilt of (someone).

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pool

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1. a small body of standing water; pond.
2. any small collection of liquid on a surface:
   

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wreak

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cause (a large amount of damage or harm).

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filigree

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ornamental work of fine (typically gold or silver) wire formed into delicate tracery.

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tardy

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delaying or delayed beyond the right or expected time; late.

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defiantly

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Defiantly is an adverb that is linked to the noun defiance which is defined as "bold disobedience." It is one thing to behave badly and hope to get away with it. It is quite another to want to be seen behaving badly — that's action done defiantly: it defies, or openly goes against an order or rule.

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uppity

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self-important; arrogant.

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jabbering

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talk rapidly and excitedly but with little sense.

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hors d'oeuvres

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a small bit of appetizing food, as spicy meat, fish, cheese, or a preparation of chopped or creamed foods, often served on crackers or small pieces of toast, for eating at cocktail parties or other gatherings where drinks are served with no other food.

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prattle

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talk at length in a foolish or inconsequential way.

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appetizer

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a small dish of food or a drink taken before a meal or the main course of a meal to stimulate one's appetite.

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paternal

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of or appropriate to a father.

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embrace

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hold (someone) closely in one's arms, especially as a sign of affection.

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humiliation

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the action of humiliating someone or the state of being humiliated.

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chiding

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scold or rebuke.

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hobbled

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walk in an awkward way, typically because of pain from an injury.

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coiffure

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a person's hairstyle, typically an elaborate one.

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abstention

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an instance of declining to vote for or against a proposal or motion.

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grimaced

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an ugly, twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement.

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scoffing

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speak to someone or about something in a scornfully derisive or mocking way.

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contempt

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the feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn.

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vault

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a large room or chamber used for storage, especially an underground one.

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envy

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a feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck.

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sequined

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a small shining disk or spangle used for ornamentation, as on women's clothing and accessories or on theatrical costumes.

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larcenist

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a person who commits larceny

larceny: the act of stealing something

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felon

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a person who has been convicted of a felony.

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alibis

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a claim or piece of evidence that one was elsewhere when an act, typically a criminal one, is alleged to have taken place.

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sprawling

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sit, lie, or fall with one's arms and legs spread out in an ungainly or awkward way.

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woozy

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unsteady, dizzy, or dazed.

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transcribing

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1. put (thoughts, speech, or data) into written or printed form.
   
2. transliterate (foreign characters) or write or type out (shorthand, notes, or other abbreviated forms) into ordinary characters or full sentences.
   

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unbolted

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(of a door or window) not bolted.2.

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paraphernalia

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miscellaneous articles, especially the equipment needed for a particular activity.

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sappy

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excessively sentimental; mawkish.

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intern

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a student or trainee who works, sometimes without pay, at a trade or occupation in order to gain work experience.

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caption

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a title or brief explanation appended to an article, illustration, cartoon, or poster.

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scrumptious

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(of food) extremely appetizing or delicious.

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mementoes

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an object kept as a reminder or souvenir of a person or event.

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harried

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feeling strained as a result of having demands persistently made on one; harassed.

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baffled

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totally bewilder or perplex.

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woefully

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full of woe : grievous

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pedicured

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give a cosmetic treatment to (the feet and toenails).

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demeaning

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causing someone to lose their dignity and the respect of others.

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bodice

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the part of a woman's dress (excluding sleeves) that is above the waist.

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waddled

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walk with short steps and a clumsy swaying motion.

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distraught

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deeply upset and agitated.

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amends

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reparation or compensation.

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brewery

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a place where beer is made commercially.

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contender

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a person who tries to win something in a contest; especially : a person who has a good chance of winning

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flattery

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excessive and insincere praise, especially that given to further one's own interests.

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obsequious

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obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree.

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trousseau

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the clothes, household linen, and other belongings collected by a bride for her marriage.

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patriotism

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Patriotism is an emotional attachment to a nation which an individual recognizes as their homeland. This attachment, also known as national feeling or national pride, can be viewed in terms of different features relating to one's own nation, including ethnic, cultural, political or historical aspects.

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deception

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1.the act of deceiving; the state of being deceived.

deceived - to mislead by a false appearance or statement; delude:

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remission

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1. the cancellation of a debt, charge, or penalty.
2. a diminution of the seriousness or intensity of disease or pain; a temporary recovery.