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disinter

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dig up (something that has been burried. esp. a corpse)

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dissemble

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conceal one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs

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disseminate

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spread or disperse (something, esp. information)

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dissipation

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useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly

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dissolution

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the closing down or dismissal of an assembly, partnership, or official body

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distend

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[trans.] cause (something) to swell by stretching it from inside
[intrans.] swell out because of pressure from inside

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divestiture

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the action of process of selling off subsidiary business interests or investments

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doggerel

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comic verse composed in irregular rhythm

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duress

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threats, violence, constraints, or other action brought to bear on someone to do something against their will or better judgment

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dynamo

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a machine for converting mechanical energy into electrical energy; a generation
-an extremely energetic person

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ebullience

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cheerful and full of energy

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edacious

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of, relating to, or given to eating

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eddy

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a circular movement of water, counter to a main current, causing a small whirlpool

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effete

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affected, overrefined, and ineffectual
-no longer capable of effective action

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effrontery

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insolent or impertinent behavior

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egress

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the action of going out of or leaving a place

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encomium

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a formal expression of praise

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encumbrance

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any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome

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endemic

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1.(of a disease or condition) regularly found among particular people or in a certain area
2.(of a plant or animal) native or restricted to a certain country or area

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enervate

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cause (someone) to feel drained or energy or vitality; weaken

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epicure

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a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment

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epithet

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an adjective or descriptive phrase expressing a quality characteristic of the person or thing mentioned

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equanimity

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steadiness of mind under stress

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equipoise

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equality of distribution

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equivocal

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open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous

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erasure

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deletion by an act of expunging or erasingg

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evince

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give expression to

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excoriate

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1. express strong disapproval of
2. tear or wear off the skin or made sore by abraded

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excoriation

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1. severe censure
2. an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off

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exulpate

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pronounce not guilty or criminal charges

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exigency

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an urgent need or demand

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expatiate

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speak or write at length or in detail

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expiation

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atone for (guilt or sin)

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expostulate

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express strong disapproval or disagreement

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expurgate

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remove matter thought to be objectionable or unsuitable from (a book or account)

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exsert

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cause to protrude; push out

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extant

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still in existence; surviving

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extenuate

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make (guilt or an offense) seem less serious or more forgivable

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extirpate

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root out and destroy completely

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extort

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obtain (something) by force, threats, or other unfair means

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facile

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1. (esp. of a theory or argument) appearing neat and comprehensive only by ignoring the true complexities of an issue; superficial
2. (of success, esp. in sports) easily achieved; effortless

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fatuous

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complacently or inanely foolish

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feckless

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generally incompetent and ineffectual

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fecund

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-capable of producing offspring or vegetation
-intellectually productive

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felicitous

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well chosen or suited to the circumstances

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fervid

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extremely hot; characterized by intense emotion

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finical

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exacting especially about details

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fission

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a nuclear reaction in which a massive nucleus splits into smaller nuclei with the simultaneous release of energgy

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fledged

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(of a young bird) having wing feathers that are large enough for flight; able to fly
(or a person or thing) having just taken on the role specified

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flout

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treat with contemptuous disregard
laugh at with contempt and derision

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foible

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a minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's character

the weaker part of a sword blade, from the middle to the point

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foment

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bathe with warm water or medicated lotions
try to stir up public opinion

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foppish

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affecting extreme elegance in dress and manner

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forbear

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politely or patiently restrain an impulse to do something; refrain

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forbearance

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patient self-control; restraint and tolerance

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forswear

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agree to give up or do without (something)

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frenetic

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excessively agitated; transported with rage or other violent emotion

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froward

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habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition

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fulminate

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express vehement protest

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fulsome

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unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech

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gainsay

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take exception to

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gambol

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gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
play boisterously

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garrulity

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the quality of being wordy and talkative

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gaucherie

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a socially awkward or tactless act
the quality of being rustic or gauche

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glut

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the quality fo being so overabundant that prices fall
overeat or eat immodestly
supply with an excess of

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gossamer

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a fine, filmy substance consisting of cobwebs spun by small spiders, which is seen esp. in autumn

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gregarious

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seeking and enjoying the company of others
tending to form a group with others of the same kind

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guile

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the use of tricks to deceive someone
the quality of being crafty
shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception

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hallow

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render holy by means of religious rites

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hapless

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(esp. of a person) unfortunate

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harbinger

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an indication of the approach of something or someone

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harrow

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a cultivator that pulverizes or smoothes the soil

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hirsute

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hairy

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idyll

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an extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque episode or scene, typically an idealizes or unsustainable one

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ignoble

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not honorable in character or purpose
of humble origin or social status

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ignominious

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deserving or causing public disgrace or shame

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illicit

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forbidden by law, rules, or custom

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imbroglio

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an extremely confused, complicated, or embarrassing situation

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impassive

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not feeling or showing emotion

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impecunious

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having little or no money

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imperturbable

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unable to be upset or excited; calm

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impervious

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not allowing fluid to pass through

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impiety

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lack of piety or reverence, esp. for a god

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implode

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collapse or cause to collapse violently inward

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importune

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ask (someone) pressingly and persistently for or to do something

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imprecation

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a spoken curse

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impute

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represent (something, esp. something undesirable) as being done, caused, or possessed by someone; attribute

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inchoate

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just begun and so not fully formed or developed; rudimentary

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inculcate

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instill (an attitude, idea or habit) by persistent instruction

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indefatigability

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tireless determination

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indelible

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cannot be removed, washed away or erased

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indigence

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a state of extreme poverty or destitution

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indolence

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inactivity resulting from a dislike or work

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indomitable

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impossible to subdue or defeat

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ineffable

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too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words

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ineluctable

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unable to be resisted or avoided; inescapable

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ingenuous

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(of a person or action) innocent and unsuspecting

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inimical

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tending to obstruct or harm

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inimitable

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defying imitation

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inscrutable

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impossible to understand or interpret

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insouciant

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marked by blithe unconcern

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interdict

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an authoritative prohibition
prohibit or forbid

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intransigent

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unwilling or refusing to change one's views or to agree about something

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inured

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made tough by habitual exposure

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invective

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insulting, abusive, or highly critical language

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inveigh

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speak or write about (something) with great hostility

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involute

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involved; intricate

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irascible

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easily made angry