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to lessen in force or intensity, as wrath, grief, harshness, or pain; moderate
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mitigate
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a very minor or slight sin or offense; a trifling fault
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peccadillo
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expressed in few words; concise; terse
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succinct
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a written message; letter
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missive
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a subtle difference or distinction in expression, meaning, response, etc.
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nuance
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not sharp, acute, or pointed; blunt in form
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obtuse
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pale; faint or deficient in color
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pallid
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the human soul, spirit, or mind
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psyche
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self-governing; independent; subject to its own laws only.
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autonomous
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biased devotion to any group, attitude, or cause.
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chauvinism
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death or decease
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demise
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a puzzling or inexplicable occurrence or situation
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enigma
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pertaining to, connected with, or used in courts of law or public discussion and debate.
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forensic
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hateful; odious; abominable; totally reprehensible
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heinous
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originating in and characteristic of a particular region or country; native
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indigenous
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