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akin
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adj of similar character, having the same properties as
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corroborate
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v to confirm or give support to
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insipid
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adj lacking flavor, tasteless
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inexorable
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adj impossible to stop or prevent
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nefarious
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adj (typically of an action or activity) wicked or criminal
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physiognomy
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n a person's facial features or expression
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retinue
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n a group of advisors, assistants, or other accompanying an important person
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suppliant
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n a person making a humble plea to someone in power or authority
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tedium
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n the quality or state of being boring and too slow or long
the tedium of spending a hot afternoon trapped inside the house |
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torrid
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adj very hot and usually dry
showing or expressing very strong feelings especially of sexual or romantic desire |
