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abhorrence
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a feeling of revulsion; disgusted loathing, cruddy
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CONFORM
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comply with rules, standards, or laws.
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the kitchen doesn't conform to hygiene regulation
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deride
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express contempt for; ridicule.; mock
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DESPICABLE
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Deserving hatred; Mean;Contempt
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disdain
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the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect.; disrespect
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droop
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bend or hang downwards limply
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a long black cloak drooped from his shoulders
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foist
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impose an unwelcome or unnecessary person or thing on.
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she had no desire to have an elderly relative foisted on her
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frisson
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a sudden strong feeling of excitement or fear; a thrill.
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frisson over the foreplay
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gravel
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a loose aggregation of small water-worn or pounded stones.
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kaput
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broken and useless; no longer working or effective.
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the distribution system was kaput will burned out transformers and collapsed electric poles
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mirth
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amusement, especially as expressed in laughter.
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NONCHALANT
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Feeling or appearing casually calm & relaxed; Not displaying anxity or Enthusiasm
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He was surprisingly nonchalant after winning the award
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ORDAIN
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Make a priest or minister, confer holy orders on OR Order officially; Decree, Apoint
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It was ordained that illegal deforestation will lead to fine; Decree, Apoint
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pervasive
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(especially of an unwelcome influence or physical effect) spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people; penetrating, extensive
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propensity
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an inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way
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revere
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feel deep respect or admiration for (something).
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I revere APJ
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salvo
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a simultaneous discharge of artillery or other guns in a battle; a number of weapons released from one or more aircraft in quick succession
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snob
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a person who believes that their tastes in a particular area are superior to those of other people
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squander
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waste (something, especially money or time) in a reckless and foolish manner.
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£100m of taxpayers' money has been squandered on administering the tax
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stifling
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making one feel constrained or oppressed. ; suppress, smother
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sullen
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bad-tempered and sulky, joyless
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TANTAMOUNT
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Equivalent in seriousness to, Virtually the same
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The resignations were tantamount to an admission of guilt
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CRONY
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A close friend or a companion
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Elude
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evade or escape from (a danger, enemy, or pursuer), typically in a skillful or cunning way (of an idea or fact) fail to be grasped or remembered by (someone).; Avoid, Dodge
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Logic of this eluded most of the people
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IMPETUS
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Force or energy with which the body moves
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The ending cold war gave new impetus to idealism.; Motivation, Propulsion
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Abultion
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the act of washing oneself (often used for humorously formal effect).
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the women performed their ablutions
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ACCEDE
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Assent or agree to a demand, request, or treaty; Assume an office or position
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The authorities did not accede to the strikers' demands
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Amble
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Walk or move at slow pace, relaxed pace
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ASSUAGE
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Make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense; satisfy (an appetite or desire); ALLEVIATE
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He couldnt assuage his guilt over the divorce
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