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quandary
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a state of perplexity or uncertainty, especially as to what to do; dilemma
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rote
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routine, a fixed, habitual, or mechanical course of procedure
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nadir
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the lowest point; point of greatest adversity or despair
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atypical
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not typical, irregular, abnormal
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acme
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the highest point, summit, or peak
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nefarious
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extremely wicked or villainous
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candor
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the quality of being frank, open and sincere in speech
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transient
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lasting only a short time, temporary
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boycott
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to abstain from buying or using something as a means of coercion of intimidation
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dubious
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doubtful, or something causing doubt
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rendezvous
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an agreement between two or more persons to meet at a certain time; a meeting place
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abscond
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to depart in a sudden and secret manner, usually to avoid being caught or captured
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skeptic
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a person who maintains a doubting attitude, especially toward values, plans, statements, or characters of others
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reiterate
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to say or do again or repetively
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explicit
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to be fully and clearly expressed or demonstrated, leaving nothing merely implied
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respite
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a delay or cessation for a time, especially of anything distressing or trying; an interval of relief
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vindicate
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to clear, as from accusation, suspicion or the like
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cognizant
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aware (usually followed by of)
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lucrative
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profitable, moneymaking
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pretext
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an explanation given to conceal a true purpose
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