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conjecture
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an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information; guess, speculation
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Enamour
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Attractive
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envisage
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contemplate or conceive of as a possibility or a desirable future event; imagine, contemplate
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the Rome Treaty envisaged free movement across frontiers
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exuberance
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the quality of being full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness; ebullience.
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Zack was this elfin TV producer who more than made up in exuberance what he lacked in inches
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repudiate
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refuse to accept; reject
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she has repudiated policies associated with previous party leaders
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antagonist
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a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary.
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A large number of people waving 'intolerance ' placards are deeply antagonistic to the prime minister and BJP
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pertinent
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relevant or applicable to a particular matter; apposite
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she asked me a lot of very pertinent questions
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trickle down
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the theory that the poorest in society gradually benefit as a result of the increasing wealth of the riches
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laureate
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a person who is honoured with an award for outstanding creative or intellectual achievement.
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a Nobel laureate
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pummel
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strike repeatedly with the fists
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he felt like a boxer who had been pummelled mercilessly against the ropes
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