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scour
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to clean brighten something bu rubbing it with and a abrasive substance or material; to remove dirt from something by washing
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impulsive, reckless, hasty
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Ornery
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uncooperative and irritable; U.S. meager, whether out of poverty of lack of generosity; regional ordinary
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compassionate, giving, generous,
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Astute
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shrewd and discerning, especially where personal benefit is to be derived
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perceptive, sharp, clever
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Impetuous
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acting of the spur of the moment, without considering the consequences; done without thought as a reaction to an emotion or impulse
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stubborn, dogged, steadfast
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Meander
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to follow an indirect path, route, or course; especially one with a lot of twists and turns; to move leisurely way because of lack of motivation
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Rub, polish, search
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Benevolent
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showing kindness or goodwill performing good or charitable acts and not seeking a profit
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esacpe, flee, run off
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Tenacious
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tending to stick firmly to any decision, plan, or opinion without changing of doubting it; difficult to loosen or shake off, or pull away from
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Grueling, strenuous, tiring
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Arduous
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requiring hardwork or continuous physical effort; very difficulot to traverse endure or overcome
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bad-tempered, cantankerous
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Abscond
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to run away secrectly, especially in order to avoid arrest, to escape from a place of detention
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wander, stroll, snake, bend
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