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Abdicate
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To relinquish (power or responsibility) in a formal manner
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Aberrant
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Different from an accepted norm or group (usu. considerably so)
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Abet
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To urge, encourage or help someone or something (oft. An offense)
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Aboriginal
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Having existed from the beginning
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Abridge
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To shorten or condense
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Acclimate
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To accustom oneself to a climate or situation
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Accost
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To approach and speak to someone (oft. Rudely so)
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Acquiesce
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To comply or consent passively; submit
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Adamant
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Stubborn or unyielding; an extremely hard substance
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Adulterate
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To make impure through the addition of a foreign element; to corrupt
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Adamant
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Stubborn or unyielding; an extremely hard substance
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Adversity
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Hardship
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Aesthetic
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Relating to the appreciation of beauty
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Affable
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Easy and pleasant to talk to; approachable
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Affinity
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A natural attraction or feeling of kinship
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Aggregate
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Total; in a dense cluster
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Aghast
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Horrified
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Alienate
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To make unfriendly; to isolate emotionally
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Altruism
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Selfless benevolence or generosity
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Ambiguous
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Open to more than on interpretation; uncertain
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Alleviate
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To make more bearable; to lighten
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Ambivalent
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Feeling the coexistence of opposing emotions or attitudes
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Amenable
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Responsive to advice; authority or suggestion
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Amorphous
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Lacking definite form; shapeless
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Analogous
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Similar in such a way as to permit the comparison to something otherwise dissimilar
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Anarchy
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Absence of government; chaos or lawlessness
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Anomalous
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Deviating from the usual or common order, form or rule
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Antipathy
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Strong feelings of aversion
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Antiquated
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Very old; outmoded
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Assimilate
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To make similar or cause to resemble
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Alienate
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To make unfriendly; to isolate emotionally
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Alleviate
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To make unfriendly; to isolate emotionally
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Antiquated
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Very old; outmoded
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Apathy
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A lack of interest or concern; indifference
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Appease
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To pacify
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Assimilate
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To make similar or cause to resemble
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Audacity
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Daring; bold reckless
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Auspicious
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Attended by favorable circumstances
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Austere
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Severe or stem in character, bare or simple; somber or grave
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Alienate
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To make unfriendly; to isolate emotionally
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Autonomous
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Independent
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Avarice
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Greed
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Alleviate
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To make unfriendly; to isolate emotionally
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Alleviate
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To make more bearable; to lighten
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Altruism
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Selfless benevolence or generosity
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Ambiguous
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Open to more than on interpretation; uncertain
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Ambivalent
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Feeling the coexistence of opposing emotions or attitudes
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Amenable
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Responsive to advice; authority or suggestion
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Amorphous
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Lacking definite form; shapeless
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Analogous
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Similar in such a way as to permit the comparison to something otherwise dissimilar
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Aghast
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Horrified
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Anarchy
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Absence of government; chaos or lawlessness
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Anomalous
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Deviating from the usual or common order, form or rule
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Antipathy
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Strong feelings of aversion
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Antiquated
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Very old; outmoded
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Apathy
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A lack of interest or concern; indifference
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Appease
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To pacify
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Assimilate
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To make similar or cause to resemble
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Audacity
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Daring; bold reckless
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Auspicious
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Attended by favorable circumstances
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Austere
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Severe or stem in character, bare or simple; somber or grave
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Alienate
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To make unfriendly; to isolate emotionally
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Autonomous
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Independent
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Avarice
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Greed
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Axiom
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A self-evident truth
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Alleviate
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To make unfriendly; to isolate emotionally
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Alleviate
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To make more bearable; to lighten
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Altruism
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Selfless benevolence or generosity
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Ambiguous
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Open to more than on interpretation; uncertain
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Ambivalent
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Feeling the coexistence of opposing emotions or attitudes
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Amenable
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Responsive to advice; authority or suggestion
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Amorphous
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Lacking definite form; shapeless
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Analogous
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Similar in such a way as to permit the comparison to something otherwise dissimilar
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Aghast
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Horrified
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Anarchy
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Absence of government; chaos or lawlessness
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Anomalous
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Deviating from the usual or common order, form or rule
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Antipathy
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Strong feelings of aversion
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Antiquated
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Very old; outmoded
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Apathy
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A lack of interest or concern; indifference
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Appease
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To pacify
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Assimilate
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To make similar or cause to resemble
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Audacity
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Daring; bold reckless
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Auspicious
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Attended by favorable circumstances
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Austere
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Severe or stem in character, bare or simple; somber or grave
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Alienate
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To make unfriendly; to isolate emotionally
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Autonomous
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Independent
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Avarice
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Greed
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Axiom
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A self-evident truth
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Banal
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Drearily commonplace; trite
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Alleviate
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To make unfriendly; to isolate emotionally
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Alleviate
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To make more bearable; to lighten
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Altruism
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Selfless benevolence or generosity
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Ambiguous
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Open to more than on interpretation; uncertain
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Ambivalent
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Feeling the coexistence of opposing emotions or attitudes
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Amenable
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Responsive to advice; authority or suggestion
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Amorphous
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Lacking definite form; shapeless
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Analogous
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Similar in such a way as to permit the comparison to something otherwise dissimilar
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Aghast
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Horrified
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Anarchy
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Absence of government; chaos or lawlessness
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Anomalous
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Deviating from the usual or common order, form or rule
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Antipathy
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Strong feelings of aversion
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Antiquated
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Very old; outmoded
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Apathy
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A lack of interest or concern; indifference
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Appease
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To pacify
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Assimilate
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To make similar or cause to resemble
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Audacity
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Daring; bold reckless
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Auspicious
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Attended by favorable circumstances
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Austere
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Severe or stem in character, bare or simple; somber or grave
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Alienate
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To make unfriendly; to isolate emotionally
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Autonomous
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Independent
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Avarice
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Greed
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Axiom
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A self-evident truth
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Banal
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Drearily commonplace; trite
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Belittle
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To disparage; to make someone feel small or unimportant
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Alleviate
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To make unfriendly; to isolate emotionally
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Alleviate
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To make more bearable; to lighten
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Altruism
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Selfless benevolence or generosity
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Ambiguous
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Open to more than on interpretation; uncertain
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Ambivalent
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Feeling the coexistence of opposing emotions or attitudes
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Amenable
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Responsive to advice; authority or suggestion
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Amorphous
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Lacking definite form; shapeless
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Analogous
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Similar in such a way as to permit the comparison to something otherwise dissimilar
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Aghast
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Horrified
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Anarchy
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Absence of government; chaos or lawlessness
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Anomalous
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Deviating from the usual or common order, form or rule
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Antipathy
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Strong feelings of aversion
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Antiquated
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Very old; outmoded
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Apathy
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A lack of interest or concern; indifference
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Appease
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To pacify
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Assimilate
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To make similar or cause to resemble
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Audacity
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Daring; bold reckless
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Auspicious
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Attended by favorable circumstances
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Austere
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Severe or stem in character, bare or simple; somber or grave
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Alienate
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To make unfriendly; to isolate emotionally
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Autonomous
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Independent
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Avarice
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Greed
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Axiom
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A self-evident truth
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Banal
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Drearily commonplace; trite
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Belittle
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To disparage; to make someone feel small or unimportant
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Benefactor
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One that gives aid (esp. financial)
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Alleviate
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To make unfriendly; to isolate emotionally
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Alleviate
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To make more bearable; to lighten
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Altruism
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Selfless benevolence or generosity
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Ambiguous
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Open to more than on interpretation; uncertain
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Ambivalent
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Feeling the coexistence of opposing emotions or attitudes
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Amenable
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Responsive to advice; authority or suggestion
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Amorphous
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Lacking definite form; shapeless
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Analogous
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Similar in such a way as to permit the comparison to something otherwise dissimilar
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Aghast
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Horrified
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Anarchy
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Absence of government; chaos or lawlessness
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Anomalous
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Deviating from the usual or common order, form or rule
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Antipathy
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Strong feelings of aversion
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Antiquated
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Very old; outmoded
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Apathy
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A lack of interest or concern; indifference
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Appease
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To pacify
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Assimilate
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To make similar or cause to resemble
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Audacity
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Daring; bold reckless
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Auspicious
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Attended by favorable circumstances
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Austere
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Severe or stem in character, bare or simple; somber or grave
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Alienate
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To make unfriendly; to isolate emotionally
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Autonomous
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Independent
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Avarice
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Greed
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Axiom
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A self-evident truth
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Banal
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Drearily commonplace; trite
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Belittle
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To disparage; to make someone feel small or unimportant
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Benefactor
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One that gives aid (esp. financial)
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Boisterous
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Loud and noisy (oft. In a rough manner)
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Alleviate
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To make unfriendly; to isolate emotionally
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Alleviate
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To make more bearable; to lighten
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Altruism
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Selfless benevolence or generosity
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Ambiguous
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Open to more than on interpretation; uncertain
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Ambivalent
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Feeling the coexistence of opposing emotions or attitudes
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Amenable
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Responsive to advice; authority or suggestion
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Amorphous
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Lacking definite form; shapeless
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Analogous
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Similar in such a way as to permit the comparison to something otherwise dissimilar
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Aghast
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Horrified
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Anarchy
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Absence of government; chaos or lawlessness
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Anomalous
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Deviating from the usual or common order, form or rule
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Antipathy
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Strong feelings of aversion
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Antiquated
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Very old; outmoded
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Apathy
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A lack of interest or concern; indifference
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Appease
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To pacify
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Assimilate
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To make similar or cause to resemble
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Audacity
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Daring; bold reckless
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Auspicious
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Attended by favorable circumstances
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Austere
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Severe or stem in character, bare or simple; somber or grave
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Alienate
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To make unfriendly; to isolate emotionally
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Autonomous
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Independent
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Avarice
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Greed
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Axiom
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A self-evident truth
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Banal
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Drearily commonplace; trite
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Belittle
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To disparage; to make someone feel small or unimportant
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Benefactor
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One that gives aid (esp. financial)
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Boisterous
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Loud and noisy (oft. In a rough manner)
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Boorish
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Rude; possessed of little refinement
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Bourgeois
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A member of the middle class; typical of the middle class
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Canon
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A law or code of laws
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Alleviate
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To make unfriendly; to isolate emotionally
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Alleviate
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To make more bearable; to lighten
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Altruism
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Selfless benevolence or generosity
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Ambiguous
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Open to more than on interpretation; uncertain
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Ambivalent
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Feeling the coexistence of opposing emotions or attitudes
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Amenable
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Responsive to advice; authority or suggestion
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Amorphous
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Lacking definite form; shapeless
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Analogous
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Similar in such a way as to permit the comparison to something otherwise dissimilar
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Aghast
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Horrified
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Anarchy
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Absence of government; chaos or lawlessness
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Anomalous
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Deviating from the usual or common order, form or rule
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Antipathy
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Strong feelings of aversion
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Antiquated
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Very old; outmoded
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Apathy
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A lack of interest or concern; indifference
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Appease
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To pacify
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Assimilate
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To make similar or cause to resemble
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Audacity
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Daring; bold reckless
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Auspicious
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Attended by favorable circumstances
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Austere
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Severe or stem in character, bare or simple; somber or grave
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Alienate
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To make unfriendly; to isolate emotionally
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Autonomous
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Independent
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Avarice
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Greed
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Axiom
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A self-evident truth
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Banal
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Drearily commonplace; trite
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Belittle
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To disparage; to make someone feel small or unimportant
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Benefactor
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One that gives aid (esp. financial)
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Boisterous
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Loud and noisy (oft. In a rough manner)
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Boorish
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Rude; possessed of little refinement
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Bourgeois
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A member of the middle class; typical of the middle class
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Canon
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A law or code of laws
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Alleviate
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To make unfriendly; to isolate emotionally
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Alleviate
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To make more bearable; to lighten
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Altruism
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Selfless benevolence or generosity
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Ambiguous
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Open to more than on interpretation; uncertain
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Ambivalent
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Feeling the coexistence of opposing emotions or attitudes
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Amenable
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Responsive to advice; authority or suggestion
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Amorphous
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Lacking definite form; shapeless
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Analogous
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Similar in such a way as to permit the comparison to something otherwise dissimilar
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Aghast
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Horrified
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Anarchy
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Absence of government; chaos or lawlessness
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Anomalous
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Deviating from the usual or common order, form or rule
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Antipathy
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Strong feelings of aversion
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Antiquated
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Very old; outmoded
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Apathy
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A lack of interest or concern; indifference
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Appease
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To pacify
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Assimilate
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To make similar or cause to resemble
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Audacity
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Daring; bold reckless
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Auspicious
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Attended by favorable circumstances
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Austere
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Severe or stem in character, bare or simple; somber or grave
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Alienate
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To make unfriendly; to isolate emotionally
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Autonomous
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Independent
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Avarice
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Greed
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Axiom
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A self-evident truth
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Banal
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Drearily commonplace; trite
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Belittle
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To disparage; to make someone feel small or unimportant
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Benefactor
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One that gives aid (esp. financial)
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Boisterous
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Loud and noisy (oft. In a rough manner)
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Boorish
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Rude; possessed of little refinement
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Bourgeois
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A member of the middle class; typical of the middle class
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Canon
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A law or code of laws
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Alleviate
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To make unfriendly; to isolate emotionally
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Catharsis
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A purifying or figurative cleansing of the emotions
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Alleviate
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To make more bearable; to lighten
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Altruism
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Selfless benevolence or generosity
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Ambiguous
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Open to more than on interpretation; uncertain
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Ambivalent
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Feeling the coexistence of opposing emotions or attitudes
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Amenable
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Responsive to advice; authority or suggestion
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Amorphous
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Lacking definite form; shapeless
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Analogous
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Similar in such a way as to permit the comparison to something otherwise dissimilar
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Caustic
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Corrosive; biting (remark)
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Caustic
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Corrosive; biting (remark)
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Coagulate
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To harden into a semi-solid
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Cogent
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Appealing to the intellect; compelling
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Caustic
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Corrosive; biting (remark)
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Coagulate
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To harden into a semi-solid
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Cogent
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Appealing to the intellect; compelling
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Caustic
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Corrosive; biting (remark)
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Coagulate
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To harden into a semi-solid
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Cogent
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Appealing to the intellect; compelling
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Collision
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A secret agreement with deceitful intent
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Commiserate
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To sympathize with
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Caustic
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Corrosive; biting (remark)
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Coagulate
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To harden into a semi-solid
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Cogent
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Appealing to the intellect; compelling
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Collision
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A secret agreement with deceitful intent
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Commiserate
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To sympathize with
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Complaint
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Willing to agree or obey
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Caustic
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Corrosive; biting (remark)
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Coagulate
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To harden into a semi-solid
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Cogent
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Appealing to the intellect; compelling
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Collision
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A secret agreement with deceitful intent
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Commiserate
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To sympathize with
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Complaint
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Willing to agree or obey
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Condone
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To overlook, forgive or tolerate an offense without protest
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Caustic
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Corrosive; biting (remark)
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Coagulate
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To harden into a semi-solid
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Cogent
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Appealing to the intellect; compelling
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Collision
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A secret agreement with deceitful intent
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Commiserate
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To sympathize with
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Complaint
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Willing to agree or obey
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Condone
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To overlook, forgive or tolerate an offense without protest
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Conducive
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Promoting or leading to
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Caustic
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Corrosive; biting (remark)
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Coagulate
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To harden into a semi-solid
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Cogent
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Appealing to the intellect; compelling
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Collision
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A secret agreement with deceitful intent
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Commiserate
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To sympathize with
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Complaint
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Willing to agree or obey
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Condone
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To overlook, forgive or tolerate an offense without protest
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Conducive
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Promoting or leading to
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Connoisseur
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A person with expert knowledge or training (esp. in the fine arts)
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Caustic
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Corrosive; biting (remark)
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Coagulate
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To harden into a semi-solid
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Cogent
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Appealing to the intellect; compelling
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Collision
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A secret agreement with deceitful intent
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Commiserate
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To sympathize with
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Complaint
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Willing to agree or obey
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Condone
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To overlook, forgive or tolerate an offense without protest
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Conducive
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Promoting or leading to
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Connoisseur
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A person with expert knowledge or training (esp. in the fine arts)
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Consensus
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An agreement between all parties
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Caustic
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Corrosive; biting (remark)
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Contentious
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Quarrelsome
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Coagulate
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To harden into a semi-solid
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Cogent
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Appealing to the intellect; compelling
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Collision
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A secret agreement with deceitful intent
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Commiserate
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To sympathize with
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Complaint
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Willing to agree or obey
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Condone
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To overlook, forgive or tolerate an offense without protest
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Conducive
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Promoting or leading to
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Connoisseur
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A person with expert knowledge or training (esp. in the fine arts)
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Consensus
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An agreement between all parties
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Caustic
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Corrosive; biting (remark)
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Contentious
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Quarrelsome
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Convoluted
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Intricate or complicated
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Coagulate
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To harden into a semi-solid
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Cogent
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Appealing to the intellect; compelling
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Collision
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A secret agreement with deceitful intent
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Commiserate
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To sympathize with
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Complaint
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Willing to agree or obey
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Condone
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To overlook, forgive or tolerate an offense without protest
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Conducive
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Promoting or leading to
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Connoisseur
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A person with expert knowledge or training (esp. in the fine arts)
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Consensus
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An agreement between all parties
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Caustic
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Corrosive; biting (remark)
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Contentious
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Quarrelsome
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Convoluted
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Intricate or complicated
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Covenant
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Sacred pact
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Coagulate
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To harden into a semi-solid
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Cogent
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Appealing to the intellect; compelling
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Collision
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A secret agreement with deceitful intent
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Commiserate
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To sympathize with
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Complaint
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Willing to agree or obey
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Condone
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To overlook, forgive or tolerate an offense without protest
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Conducive
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Promoting or leading to
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Connoisseur
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A person with expert knowledge or training (esp. in the fine arts)
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Consensus
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An agreement between all parties
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Caustic
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Corrosive; biting (remark)
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Contentious
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Quarrelsome
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Convoluted
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Intricate or complicated
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Covenant
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Sacred pact
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Covert
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Not openly practiced, engaged in or shown
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Coagulate
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To harden into a semi-solid
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Cogent
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Appealing to the intellect; compelling
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Collision
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A secret agreement with deceitful intent
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Commiserate
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To sympathize with
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Complaint
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Willing to agree or obey
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Condone
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To overlook, forgive or tolerate an offense without protest
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Conducive
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Promoting or leading to
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Connoisseur
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A person with expert knowledge or training (esp. in the fine arts)
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Consensus
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An agreement between all parties
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Caustic
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Corrosive; biting (remark)
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Contentious
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Quarrelsome
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Convoluted
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Intricate or complicated
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Covenant
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Sacred pact
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Covert
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Not openly practiced, engaged in or shown
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Credence
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Claim to legitimacy
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Coagulate
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To harden into a semi-solid
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Cogent
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Appealing to the intellect; compelling
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Collision
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A secret agreement with deceitful intent
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Commiserate
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To sympathize with
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Complaint
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Willing to agree or obey
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Condone
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To overlook, forgive or tolerate an offense without protest
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Conducive
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Promoting or leading to
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Connoisseur
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A person with expert knowledge or training (esp. in the fine arts)
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Consensus
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An agreement between all parties
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Credulous
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Gullible
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Cynical
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Inclined to believe the worst; the skeptical; scornful
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Cynical
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Inclined to believe the worst; the skeptical; scornful
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Dauntless
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Fearless
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Cynical
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Inclined to believe the worst; the skeptical; scornful
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Dauntless
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Fearless
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Dearth
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A scarcity or lack
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Cynical
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Inclined to believe the worst; the skeptical; scornful
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Dauntless
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Fearless
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Dearth
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A scarcity or lack
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Defame
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To damage someone's or something's reputation
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Cynical
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Inclined to believe the worst; the skeptical; scornful
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Dauntless
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Fearless
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Dearth
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A scarcity or lack
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Defame
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To damage someone's or something's reputation
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Delineate
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To sketch out or depict
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Cynical
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Inclined to believe the worst; the skeptical; scornful
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Dauntless
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Fearless
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Dearth
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A scarcity or lack
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Defame
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To damage someone's or something's reputation
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Delineate
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To sketch out or depict
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Despot
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A ruler with absolute power
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Cynical
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Inclined to believe the worst; the skeptical; scornful
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Dauntless
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Fearless
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Dearth
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A scarcity or lack
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Defame
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To damage someone's or something's reputation
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Delineate
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To sketch out or depict
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Despot
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A ruler with absolute power
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Destitute
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Lacking or devoid of; poor
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Cynical
|
Inclined to believe the worst; the skeptical; scornful
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Dauntless
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Fearless
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Dearth
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A scarcity or lack
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Defame
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To damage someone's or something's reputation
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Delineate
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To sketch out or depict
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Despot
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A ruler with absolute power
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Destitute
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Lacking or devoid of; poor
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Deterrent
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Something that discourages
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Cynical
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Inclined to believe the worst; the skeptical; scornful
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Dauntless
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Fearless
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Dearth
|
A scarcity or lack
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Defame
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To damage someone's or something's reputation
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Delineate
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To sketch out or depict
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Despot
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A ruler with absolute power
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Destitute
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Lacking or devoid of; poor
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Deterrent
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Something that discourages
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Devoid
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Lacking
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Cynical
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Inclined to believe the worst; the skeptical; scornful
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Dauntless
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Fearless
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Dearth
|
A scarcity or lack
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Defame
|
To damage someone's or something's reputation
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Delineate
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To sketch out or depict
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Despot
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A ruler with absolute power
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Destitute
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Lacking or devoid of; poor
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Deterrent
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Something that discourages
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Devoid
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Lacking
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Devout
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Devoted to religion
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Cynical
|
Inclined to believe the worst; the skeptical; scornful
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Digress
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To turn away from (esp. the main subject of a conversation)
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Dauntless
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Fearless
|
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Dearth
|
A scarcity or lack
|
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Defame
|
To damage someone's or something's reputation
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|
|
Delineate
|
To sketch out or depict
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Despot
|
A ruler with absolute power
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Destitute
|
Lacking or devoid of; poor
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Deterrent
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Something that discourages
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Devoid
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Lacking
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Devout
|
Devoted to religion
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Cynical
|
Inclined to believe the worst; the skeptical; scornful
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Digress
|
To turn away from (esp. the main subject of a conversation)
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Disabuse
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To free from misconception
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Dauntless
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Fearless
|
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Dearth
|
A scarcity or lack
|
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Defame
|
To damage someone's or something's reputation
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|
|
Delineate
|
To sketch out or depict
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|
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Despot
|
A ruler with absolute power
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|
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Destitute
|
Lacking or devoid of; poor
|
|
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Deterrent
|
Something that discourages
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|
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Devoid
|
Lacking
|
|
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Devout
|
Devoted to religion
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|
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Cynical
|
Inclined to believe the worst; the skeptical; scornful
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Digress
|
To turn away from (esp. the main subject of a conversation)
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Disabuse
|
To free from misconception
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|
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Discerning
|
Exhibiting good judgement; perceptive
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|
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Dauntless
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Fearless
|
|
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Dearth
|
A scarcity or lack
|
|
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Defame
|
To damage someone's or something's reputation
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|
|
Delineate
|
To sketch out or depict
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|
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Despot
|
A ruler with absolute power
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Destitute
|
Lacking or devoid of; poor
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|
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Deterrent
|
Something that discourages
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|
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Devoid
|
Lacking
|
|
|
Devout
|
Devoted to religion
|
|
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Cynical
|
Inclined to believe the worst; the skeptical; scornful
|
|
|
Digress
|
To turn away from (esp. the main subject of a conversation)
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|
|
Disabuse
|
To free from misconception
|
|
|
Discerning
|
Exhibiting good judgement; perceptive
|
|
|
Discord
|
Strife; lack of agreement
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|
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Dauntless
|
Fearless
|
|
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Dearth
|
A scarcity or lack
|
|
|
Defame
|
To damage someone's or something's reputation
|
|
|
Delineate
|
To sketch out or depict
|
|
|
Despot
|
A ruler with absolute power
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|
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Destitute
|
Lacking or devoid of; poor
|
|
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Deterrent
|
Something that discourages
|
|
|
Devoid
|
Lacking
|
|
|
Devout
|
Devoted to religion
|
|
|
Cynical
|
Inclined to believe the worst; the skeptical; scornful
|
|
|
Digress
|
To turn away from (esp. the main subject of a conversation)
|
|
|
Disabuse
|
To free from misconception
|
|
|
Discerning
|
Exhibiting good judgement; perceptive
|
|
|
Discord
|
Strife; lack of agreement
|
|
|
Discretion
|
Ability to act sensibly; freedom to act on ones own
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|
|
Dauntless
|
Fearless
|
|
|
Dearth
|
A scarcity or lack
|
|
|
Defame
|
To damage someone's or something's reputation
|
|
|
Delineate
|
To sketch out or depict
|
|
|
Despot
|
A ruler with absolute power
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|
|
Destitute
|
Lacking or devoid of; poor
|
|
|
Deterrent
|
Something that discourages
|
|
|
Devoid
|
Lacking
|
|
|
Devout
|
Devoted to religion
|
|
|
Cynical
|
Inclined to believe the worst; the skeptical; scornful
|
|
|
Digress
|
To turn away from (esp. the main subject of a conversation)
|
|
|
Disabuse
|
To free from misconception
|
|
|
Discerning
|
Exhibiting good judgement; perceptive
|
|
|
Discord
|
Strife; lack of agreement
|
|
|
Discretion
|
Ability to act sensibly; freedom to act on ones own
|
|
|
Disingenuous
|
Not straightforward; crafty
|
|
|
Dauntless
|
Fearless
|
|
|
Dearth
|
A scarcity or lack
|
|
|
Defame
|
To damage someone's or something's reputation
|
|
|
Delineate
|
To sketch out or depict
|
|
|
Despot
|
A ruler with absolute power
|
|
|
Destitute
|
Lacking or devoid of; poor
|
|
|
Deterrent
|
Something that discourages
|
|
|
Devoid
|
Lacking
|
|
|
Devout
|
Devoted to religion
|
|
|
Cynical
|
Inclined to believe the worst; the skeptical; scornful
|
|
|
Digress
|
To turn away from (esp. the main subject of a conversation)
|
|
|
Disabuse
|
To free from misconception
|
|
|
Discerning
|
Exhibiting good judgement; perceptive
|
|
|
Discord
|
Strife; lack of agreement
|
|
|
Discretion
|
Ability to act sensibly; freedom to act on ones own
|
|
|
Disingenuous
|
Not straightforward; crafty
|
|
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Disparate
|
Entirely dissimilar
|
|
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Disseminate
|
To scatter widely; to promulgate
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|
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Dissent
|
Disagreement
|
|
|
Dauntless
|
Fearless
|
|
|
Dearth
|
A scarcity or lack
|
|
|
Defame
|
To damage someone's or something's reputation
|
|
|
Delineate
|
To sketch out or depict
|
|
|
Despot
|
A ruler with absolute power
|
|
|
Destitute
|
Lacking or devoid of; poor
|
|
|
Deterrent
|
Something that discourages
|
|
|
Devoid
|
Lacking
|
|
|
Devout
|
Devoted to religion
|
|
|
Cynical
|
Inclined to believe the worst; the skeptical; scornful
|
|
|
Digress
|
To turn away from (esp. the main subject of a conversation)
|
|
|
Disabuse
|
To free from misconception
|
|
|
Discerning
|
Exhibiting good judgement; perceptive
|
|
|
Discord
|
Strife; lack of agreement
|
|
|
Discretion
|
Ability to act sensibly; freedom to act on ones own
|
|
|
Disingenuous
|
Not straightforward; crafty
|
|
|
Disparate
|
Entirely dissimilar
|
|
|
Disseminate
|
To scatter widely; to promulgate
|
|
|
Dissent
|
Disagreement
|
|
|
Dauntless
|
Fearless
|
|
|
Dearth
|
A scarcity or lack
|
|
|
Defame
|
To damage someone's or something's reputation
|
|
|
Delineate
|
To sketch out or depict
|
|
|
Despot
|
A ruler with absolute power
|
|
|
Destitute
|
Lacking or devoid of; poor
|
|
|
Deterrent
|
Something that discourages
|
|
|
Devoid
|
Lacking
|
|
|
Devout
|
Devoted to religion
|
|
|
Cynical
|
Inclined to believe the worst; the skeptical; scornful
|
|
|
Digress
|
To turn away from (esp. the main subject of a conversation)
|
|
|
Disabuse
|
To free from misconception
|
|
|
Discerning
|
Exhibiting good judgement; perceptive
|
|
|
Discord
|
Strife; lack of agreement
|
|
|
Discretion
|
Ability to act sensibly; freedom to act on ones own
|
|
|
Disingenuous
|
Not straightforward; crafty
|
|
|
Disparate
|
Entirely dissimilar
|
|
|
Disseminate
|
To scatter widely; to promulgate
|
|
|
Dissent
|
Disagreement
|
|
|
Dauntless
|
Fearless
|
|
|
Dearth
|
A scarcity or lack
|
|
|
Defame
|
To damage someone's or something's reputation
|
|
|
Delineate
|
To sketch out or depict
|
|
|
Despot
|
A ruler with absolute power
|
|
|
Destitute
|
Lacking or devoid of; poor
|
|
|
Deterrent
|
Something that discourages
|
|
|
Devoid
|
Lacking
|
|
|
Devout
|
Devoted to religion
|
|
|
Cynical
|
Inclined to believe the worst; the skeptical; scornful
|
|
|
Digress
|
To turn away from (esp. the main subject of a conversation)
|
|
|
Disabuse
|
To free from misconception
|
|
|
Discerning
|
Exhibiting good judgement; perceptive
|
|
|
Discord
|
Strife; lack of agreement
|
|
|
Discretion
|
Ability to act sensibly; freedom to act on ones own
|
|
|
Disingenuous
|
Not straightforward; crafty
|
|
|
Disparate
|
Entirely dissimilar
|
|
|
Disseminate
|
To scatter widely; to promulgate
|
|
|
Dissent
|
Disagreement
|
|
|
Dissolution
|
Decomposition into fragments or parts; debauchery
|
|
|
Dauntless
|
Fearless
|
|
|
Dearth
|
A scarcity or lack
|
|
|
Defame
|
To damage someone's or something's reputation
|
|
|
Delineate
|
To sketch out or depict
|
|
|
Despot
|
A ruler with absolute power
|
|
|
Destitute
|
Lacking or devoid of; poor
|
|
|
Deterrent
|
Something that discourages
|
|
|
Devoid
|
Lacking
|
|
|
Devout
|
Devoted to religion
|
|
|
Cynical
|
Inclined to believe the worst; the skeptical; scornful
|
|
|
Digress
|
To turn away from (esp. the main subject of a conversation)
|
|
|
Disabuse
|
To free from misconception
|
|
|
Discerning
|
Exhibiting good judgement; perceptive
|
|
|
Discord
|
Strife; lack of agreement
|
|
|
Discretion
|
Ability to act sensibly; freedom to act on ones own
|
|
|
Disingenuous
|
Not straightforward; crafty
|
|
|
Disparate
|
Entirely dissimilar
|
|
|
Disseminate
|
To scatter widely; to promulgate
|
|
|
Dissent
|
Disagreement
|
|
|
Dissolution
|
Decomposition into fragments or parts; debauchery
|
|
|
Dauntless
|
Fearless
|
|
|
Distend
|
To swell or stretch
|
|
|
Dearth
|
A scarcity or lack
|
|
|
Defame
|
To damage someone's or something's reputation
|
|
|
Delineate
|
To sketch out or depict
|
|
|
Despot
|
A ruler with absolute power
|
|
|
Destitute
|
Lacking or devoid of; poor
|
|
|
Deterrent
|
Something that discourages
|
|
|
Devoid
|
Lacking
|
|
|
Devout
|
Devoted to religion
|
|
|
Cynical
|
Inclined to believe the worst; the skeptical; scornful
|
|
|
Digress
|
To turn away from (esp. the main subject of a conversation)
|
|
|
Disabuse
|
To free from misconception
|
|
|
Discerning
|
Exhibiting good judgement; perceptive
|
|
|
Discord
|
Strife; lack of agreement
|
|
|
Discretion
|
Ability to act sensibly; freedom to act on ones own
|
|
|
Disingenuous
|
Not straightforward; crafty
|
|
|
Disparate
|
Entirely dissimilar
|
|
|
Disseminate
|
To scatter widely; to promulgate
|
|
|
Dissent
|
Disagreement
|
|
|
Dissolution
|
Decomposition into fragments or parts; debauchery
|
|
|
Dauntless
|
Fearless
|
|
|
Distend
|
To swell or stretch
|
|
|
Divest
|
To get rid of
|
|
|
Dearth
|
A scarcity or lack
|
|
|
Defame
|
To damage someone's or something's reputation
|
|
|
Delineate
|
To sketch out or depict
|
|
|
Despot
|
A ruler with absolute power
|
|
|
Destitute
|
Lacking or devoid of; poor
|
|
|
Deterrent
|
Something that discourages
|
|
|
Devoid
|
Lacking
|
|
|
Devout
|
Devoted to religion
|
|
|
Cynical
|
Inclined to believe the worst; the skeptical; scornful
|
|
|
Digress
|
To turn away from (esp. the main subject of a conversation)
|
|
|
Disabuse
|
To free from misconception
|
|
|
Discerning
|
Exhibiting good judgement; perceptive
|
|
|
Discord
|
Strife; lack of agreement
|
|
|
Discretion
|
Ability to act sensibly; freedom to act on ones own
|
|
|
Disingenuous
|
Not straightforward; crafty
|
|
|
Disparate
|
Entirely dissimilar
|
|
|
Disseminate
|
To scatter widely; to promulgate
|
|
|
Dissent
|
Disagreement
|
|
|
Dissolution
|
Decomposition into fragments or parts; debauchery
|
|
|
Dauntless
|
Fearless
|
|
|
Distend
|
To swell or stretch
|
|
|
Divest
|
To get rid of
|
|
|
Divulge
|
To make known (esp a secret)
|
|
|
Dearth
|
A scarcity or lack
|
|
|
Defame
|
To damage someone's or something's reputation
|
|
|
Delineate
|
To sketch out or depict
|
|
|
Despot
|
A ruler with absolute power
|
|
|
Destitute
|
Lacking or devoid of; poor
|
|
|
Deterrent
|
Something that discourages
|
|
|
Devoid
|
Lacking
|
|
|
Devout
|
Devoted to religion
|
|
|
Cynical
|
Inclined to believe the worst; the skeptical; scornful
|
|
|
Digress
|
To turn away from (esp. the main subject of a conversation)
|
|
|
Disabuse
|
To free from misconception
|
|
|
Discerning
|
Exhibiting good judgement; perceptive
|
|
|
Discord
|
Strife; lack of agreement
|
|
|
Discretion
|
Ability to act sensibly; freedom to act on ones own
|
|
|
Disingenuous
|
Not straightforward; crafty
|
|
|
Disparate
|
Entirely dissimilar
|
|
|
Disseminate
|
To scatter widely; to promulgate
|
|
|
Dissent
|
Disagreement
|
|
|
Dissolution
|
Decomposition into fragments or parts; debauchery
|
|
|
Dauntless
|
Fearless
|
|
|
Distend
|
To swell or stretch
|
|
|
Divest
|
To get rid of
|
|
|
Divulge
|
To make known (esp a secret)
|
|
|
Dogmatic
|
Characterized by an authoritative, arrogant assertion of principles that are unproved or can't be proofed
|
|
|
Dearth
|
A scarcity or lack
|
|
|
Defame
|
To damage someone's or something's reputation
|
|
|
Delineate
|
To sketch out or depict
|
|
|
Despot
|
A ruler with absolute power
|
|
|
Destitute
|
Lacking or devoid of; poor
|
|
|
Deterrent
|
Something that discourages
|
|
|
Devoid
|
Lacking
|
|
|
Devout
|
Devoted to religion
|
|
|
Cynical
|
Inclined to believe the worst; the skeptical; scornful
|
|
|
Digress
|
To turn away from (esp. the main subject of a conversation)
|
|
|
Disabuse
|
To free from misconception
|
|
|
Discerning
|
Exhibiting good judgement; perceptive
|
|
|
Discord
|
Strife; lack of agreement
|
|
|
Discretion
|
Ability to act sensibly; freedom to act on ones own
|
|
|
Disingenuous
|
Not straightforward; crafty
|
|
|
Disparate
|
Entirely dissimilar
|
|
|
Disseminate
|
To scatter widely; to promulgate
|
|
|
Dissent
|
Disagreement
|
|
|
Dissolution
|
Decomposition into fragments or parts; debauchery
|
|
|
Dauntless
|
Fearless
|
|
|
Distend
|
To swell or stretch
|
|
|
Divest
|
To get rid of
|
|
|
Divulge
|
To make known (esp a secret)
|
|
|
Dogmatic
|
Characterized by an authoritative, arrogant assertion of principles that are unproved or can't be proofed
|
|
|
Dormant
|
Asleep or inactive
|
|
|
Dearth
|
A scarcity or lack
|
|
|
Defame
|
To damage someone's or something's reputation
|
|
|
Delineate
|
To sketch out or depict
|
|
|
Despot
|
A ruler with absolute power
|
|
|
Destitute
|
Lacking or devoid of; poor
|
|
|
Deterrent
|
Something that discourages
|
|
|
Devoid
|
Lacking
|
|
|
Devout
|
Devoted to religion
|
|
|
Cynical
|
Inclined to believe the worst; the skeptical; scornful
|
|
|
Digress
|
To turn away from (esp. the main subject of a conversation)
|
|
|
Disabuse
|
To free from misconception
|
|
|
Discerning
|
Exhibiting good judgement; perceptive
|
|
|
Discord
|
Strife; lack of agreement
|
|
|
Discretion
|
Ability to act sensibly; freedom to act on ones own
|
|
|
Disingenuous
|
Not straightforward; crafty
|
|
|
Disparate
|
Entirely dissimilar
|
|
|
Disseminate
|
To scatter widely; to promulgate
|
|
|
Dissent
|
Disagreement
|
|
|
Dissolution
|
Decomposition into fragments or parts; debauchery
|
|
|
Dauntless
|
Fearless
|
|
|
Distend
|
To swell or stretch
|
|
|
Divest
|
To get rid of
|
|
|
Divulge
|
To make known (esp a secret)
|
|
|
Dogmatic
|
Characterized by an authoritative, arrogant assertion of principles that are unproved or can't be proofed
|
|
|
Dormant
|
Asleep or inactive
|
|
|
Eclectic
|
Made up from a variety of sources; unusual
|
|
|
Dearth
|
A scarcity or lack
|
|
|
Defame
|
To damage someone's or something's reputation
|
|
|
Delineate
|
To sketch out or depict
|
|
|
Despot
|
A ruler with absolute power
|
|
|
Destitute
|
Lacking or devoid of; poor
|
|
|
Deterrent
|
Something that discourages
|
|
|
Devoid
|
Lacking
|
|
|
Devout
|
Devoted to religion
|
|
|
Cynical
|
Inclined to believe the worst; the skeptical; scornful
|
|
|
Digress
|
To turn away from (esp. the main subject of a conversation)
|
|
|
Disabuse
|
To free from misconception
|
|
|
Discerning
|
Exhibiting good judgement; perceptive
|
|
|
Discord
|
Strife; lack of agreement
|
|
|
Discretion
|
Ability to act sensibly; freedom to act on ones own
|
|
|
Disingenuous
|
Not straightforward; crafty
|
|
|
Disparate
|
Entirely dissimilar
|
|
|
Disseminate
|
To scatter widely; to promulgate
|
|
|
Dissent
|
Disagreement
|
|
|
Dissolution
|
Decomposition into fragments or parts; debauchery
|
|
|
Dauntless
|
Fearless
|
|
|
Distend
|
To swell or stretch
|
|
|
Divest
|
To get rid of
|
|
|
Divulge
|
To make known (esp a secret)
|
|
|
Dogmatic
|
Characterized by an authoritative, arrogant assertion of principles that are unproved or can't be proofed
|
|
|
Dormant
|
Asleep or inactive
|
|
|
Eclectic
|
Made up from a variety of sources; unusual
|
|
|
Eloquence
|
Persuasive discourse
|
|
|
Dearth
|
A scarcity or lack
|
|
|
Defame
|
To damage someone's or something's reputation
|
|
|
Delineate
|
To sketch out or depict
|
|
|
Despot
|
A ruler with absolute power
|
|
|
Destitute
|
Lacking or devoid of; poor
|
|
|
Deterrent
|
Something that discourages
|
|
|
Devoid
|
Lacking
|
|
|
Devout
|
Devoted to religion
|
|
|
Cynical
|
Inclined to believe the worst; the skeptical; scornful
|
|
|
Digress
|
To turn away from (esp. the main subject of a conversation)
|
|
|
Disabuse
|
To free from misconception
|
|
|
Discerning
|
Exhibiting good judgement; perceptive
|
|
|
Discord
|
Strife; lack of agreement
|
|
|
Discretion
|
Ability to act sensibly; freedom to act on ones own
|
|
|
Disingenuous
|
Not straightforward; crafty
|
|
|
Disparate
|
Entirely dissimilar
|
|
|
Disseminate
|
To scatter widely; to promulgate
|
|
|
Dissent
|
Disagreement
|
|
|
Dissolution
|
Decomposition into fragments or parts; debauchery
|
|
|
Dauntless
|
Fearless
|
|
|
Distend
|
To swell or stretch
|
|
|
Divest
|
To get rid of
|
|
|
Divulge
|
To make known (esp a secret)
|
|
|
Dogmatic
|
Characterized by an authoritative, arrogant assertion of principles that are unproved or can't be proofed
|
|
|
Dormant
|
Asleep or inactive
|
|
|
Eclectic
|
Made up from a variety of sources; unusual
|
|
|
Eloquence
|
Persuasive discourse
|
|
|
Embellish
|
To make beautiful by decoration ; to add fictitious detail to a story
|
|
|
Dearth
|
A scarcity or lack
|
|
|
Defame
|
To damage someone's or something's reputation
|
|
|
Delineate
|
To sketch out or depict
|
|
|
Despot
|
A ruler with absolute power
|
|
|
Destitute
|
Lacking or devoid of; poor
|
|
|
Deterrent
|
Something that discourages
|
|
|
Devoid
|
Lacking
|
|
|
Devout
|
Devoted to religion
|
|
|
Cynical
|
Inclined to believe the worst; the skeptical; scornful
|
|
|
Digress
|
To turn away from (esp. the main subject of a conversation)
|
|
|
Disabuse
|
To free from misconception
|
|
|
Discerning
|
Exhibiting good judgement; perceptive
|
|
|
Discord
|
Strife; lack of agreement
|
|
|
Discretion
|
Ability to act sensibly; freedom to act on ones own
|
|
|
Disingenuous
|
Not straightforward; crafty
|
|
|
Disparate
|
Entirely dissimilar
|
|
|
Disseminate
|
To scatter widely; to promulgate
|
|
|
Dissent
|
Disagreement
|
|
|
Dissolution
|
Decomposition into fragments or parts; debauchery
|
|
|
Dauntless
|
Fearless
|
|
|
Distend
|
To swell or stretch
|
|
|
Divest
|
To get rid of
|
|
|
Divulge
|
To make known (esp a secret)
|
|
|
Dogmatic
|
Characterized by an authoritative, arrogant assertion of principles that are unproved or can't be proofed
|
|
|
Dormant
|
Asleep or inactive
|
|
|
Eclectic
|
Made up from a variety of sources; unusual
|
|
|
Eloquence
|
Persuasive discourse
|
|
|
Embellish
|
To make beautiful by decoration ; to add fictitious detail to a story
|
|
|
Ennui
|
Boredom
|
|
|
Dearth
|
A scarcity or lack
|
|
|
Defame
|
To damage someone's or something's reputation
|
|
|
Delineate
|
To sketch out or depict
|
|
|
Despot
|
A ruler with absolute power
|
|
|
Destitute
|
Lacking or devoid of; poor
|
|
|
Deterrent
|
Something that discourages
|
|
|
Devoid
|
Lacking
|
|
|
Devout
|
Devoted to religion
|
|
|
Cynical
|
Inclined to believe the worst; the skeptical; scornful
|
|
|
Digress
|
To turn away from (esp. the main subject of a conversation)
|
|
|
Disabuse
|
To free from misconception
|
|
|
Discerning
|
Exhibiting good judgement; perceptive
|
|
|
Discord
|
Strife; lack of agreement
|
|
|
Discretion
|
Ability to act sensibly; freedom to act on ones own
|
|
|
Disingenuous
|
Not straightforward; crafty
|
|
|
Disparate
|
Entirely dissimilar
|
|
|
Disseminate
|
To scatter widely; to promulgate
|
|
|
Dissent
|
Disagreement
|
|
|
Dissolution
|
Decomposition into fragments or parts; debauchery
|
|
|
Dauntless
|
Fearless
|
|
|
Distend
|
To swell or stretch
|
|
|
Divest
|
To get rid of
|
|
|
Divulge
|
To make known (esp a secret)
|
|
|
Dogmatic
|
Characterized by an authoritative, arrogant assertion of principles that are unproved or can't be proofed
|
|
|
Dormant
|
Asleep or inactive
|
|
|
Eclectic
|
Made up from a variety of sources; unusual
|
|
|
Eloquence
|
Persuasive discourse
|
|
|
Embellish
|
To make beautiful by decoration ; to add fictitious detail to a story
|
|
|
Ennui
|
Boredom
|
|
|
Enumerate
|
To count (out); to list
|
|
|
Dearth
|
A scarcity or lack
|
|
|
Defame
|
To damage someone's or something's reputation
|
|
|
Delineate
|
To sketch out or depict
|
|
|
Despot
|
A ruler with absolute power
|
|
|
Destitute
|
Lacking or devoid of; poor
|
|
|
Deterrent
|
Something that discourages
|
|
|
Devoid
|
Lacking
|
|
|
Devout
|
Devoted to religion
|
|
|
Cynical
|
Inclined to believe the worst; the skeptical; scornful
|
|
|
Digress
|
To turn away from (esp. the main subject of a conversation)
|
|
|
Disabuse
|
To free from misconception
|
|
|
Discerning
|
Exhibiting good judgement; perceptive
|
|
|
Discord
|
Strife; lack of agreement
|
|
|
Discretion
|
Ability to act sensibly; freedom to act on ones own
|
|
|
Disingenuous
|
Not straightforward; crafty
|
|
|
Disparate
|
Entirely dissimilar
|
|
|
Disseminate
|
To scatter widely; to promulgate
|
|
|
Dissent
|
Disagreement
|
|
|
Dissolution
|
Decomposition into fragments or parts; debauchery
|
|
|
Dauntless
|
Fearless
|
|
|
Distend
|
To swell or stretch
|
|
|
Divest
|
To get rid of
|
|
|
Divulge
|
To make known (esp a secret)
|
|
|
Dogmatic
|
Characterized by an authoritative, arrogant assertion of principles that are unproved or can't be proofed
|
|
|
Dormant
|
Asleep or inactive
|
|
|
Eclectic
|
Made up from a variety of sources; unusual
|
|
|
Eloquence
|
Persuasive discourse
|
|
|
Embellish
|
To make beautiful by decoration ; to add fictitious detail to a story
|
|
|
Ennui
|
Boredom
|
|
|
Enumerate
|
To count (out); to list
|
|
|
Dearth
|
A scarcity or lack
|
|
|
Esoteric
|
Meant for or understand by only a small group of people; particular to a small group; confidential
|
|
|
Defame
|
To damage someone's or something's reputation
|
|
|
Delineate
|
To sketch out or depict
|
|
|
Despot
|
A ruler with absolute power
|
|
|
Destitute
|
Lacking or devoid of; poor
|
|
|
Deterrent
|
Something that discourages
|
|
|
Devoid
|
Lacking
|
|
|
Devout
|
Devoted to religion
|
|
|
Cynical
|
Inclined to believe the worst; the skeptical; scornful
|
|
|
Digress
|
To turn away from (esp. the main subject of a conversation)
|
|
|
Disabuse
|
To free from misconception
|
|
|
Discerning
|
Exhibiting good judgement; perceptive
|
|
|
Discord
|
Strife; lack of agreement
|
|
|
Discretion
|
Ability to act sensibly; freedom to act on ones own
|
|
|
Disingenuous
|
Not straightforward; crafty
|
|
|
Disparate
|
Entirely dissimilar
|
|
|
Disseminate
|
To scatter widely; to promulgate
|
|
|
Dissent
|
Disagreement
|
|
|
Dissolution
|
Decomposition into fragments or parts; debauchery
|
|
|
Dauntless
|
Fearless
|
|
|
Distend
|
To swell or stretch
|
|
|
Divest
|
To get rid of
|
|
|
Divulge
|
To make known (esp a secret)
|
|
|
Dogmatic
|
Characterized by an authoritative, arrogant assertion of principles that are unproved or can't be proofed
|
|
|
Dormant
|
Asleep or inactive
|
|
|
Eclectic
|
Made up from a variety of sources; unusual
|
|
|
Eloquence
|
Persuasive discourse
|
|
|
Embellish
|
To make beautiful by decoration ; to add fictitious detail to a story
|
|
|
Ennui
|
Boredom
|
|
|
Enumerate
|
To count (out); to list
|
|
|
Dearth
|
A scarcity or lack
|
|
|
Esoteric
|
Meant for or understand by only a small group of people; particular to a small group; confidential
|
|
|
Euphemism
|
A mild substitute for an unpleasant or offensive term
|
|
|
Defame
|
To damage someone's or something's reputation
|
|
|
Delineate
|
To sketch out or depict
|
|
|
Despot
|
A ruler with absolute power
|
|
|
Destitute
|
Lacking or devoid of; poor
|
|
|
Deterrent
|
Something that discourages
|
|
|
Devoid
|
Lacking
|
|
|
Devout
|
Devoted to religion
|
|
|
Cynical
|
Inclined to believe the worst; the skeptical; scornful
|
|
|
Digress
|
To turn away from (esp. the main subject of a conversation)
|
|
|
Disabuse
|
To free from misconception
|
|
|
Discerning
|
Exhibiting good judgement; perceptive
|
|
|
Discord
|
Strife; lack of agreement
|
|
|
Discretion
|
Ability to act sensibly; freedom to act on ones own
|
|
|
Disingenuous
|
Not straightforward; crafty
|
|
|
Disparate
|
Entirely dissimilar
|
|
|
Disseminate
|
To scatter widely; to promulgate
|
|
|
Dissent
|
Disagreement
|
|
|
Dissolution
|
Decomposition into fragments or parts; debauchery
|
|
|
Dauntless
|
Fearless
|
|
|
Distend
|
To swell or stretch
|
|
|
Divest
|
To get rid of
|
|
|
Divulge
|
To make known (esp a secret)
|
|
|
Dogmatic
|
Characterized by an authoritative, arrogant assertion of principles that are unproved or can't be proofed
|
|
|
Dormant
|
Asleep or inactive
|
|
|
Eclectic
|
Made up from a variety of sources; unusual
|
|
|
Eloquence
|
Persuasive discourse
|
|
|
Embellish
|
To make beautiful by decoration ; to add fictitious detail to a story
|
|
|
Ennui
|
Boredom
|
|
|
Enumerate
|
To count (out); to list
|
|
|
Dearth
|
A scarcity or lack
|
|
|
Esoteric
|
Meant for or understand by only a small group of people; particular to a small group; confidential
|
|
|
Euphemism
|
A mild substitute for an unpleasant or offensive term
|
|
|
Euphoria
|
A feeling of great happiness or well being
|
|
|
Defame
|
To damage someone's or something's reputation
|
|
|
Delineate
|
To sketch out or depict
|
|
|
Despot
|
A ruler with absolute power
|
|
|
Destitute
|
Lacking or devoid of; poor
|
|
|
Deterrent
|
Something that discourages
|
|
|
Devoid
|
Lacking
|
|
|
Devout
|
Devoted to religion
|
|
|
Cynical
|
Inclined to believe the worst; the skeptical; scornful
|
|
|
Digress
|
To turn away from (esp. the main subject of a conversation)
|
|
|
Disabuse
|
To free from misconception
|
|
|
Discerning
|
Exhibiting good judgement; perceptive
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Discord
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Strife; lack of agreement
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Discretion
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Ability to act sensibly; freedom to act on ones own
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Disingenuous
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Not straightforward; crafty
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Disparate
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Entirely dissimilar
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Disseminate
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To scatter widely; to promulgate
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Dissent
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Disagreement
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Dissolution
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Decomposition into fragments or parts; debauchery
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Dauntless
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Fearless
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Distend
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To swell or stretch
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Divest
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To get rid of
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Divulge
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To make known (esp a secret)
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Dogmatic
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Characterized by an authoritative, arrogant assertion of principles that are unproved or can't be proofed
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Dormant
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Asleep or inactive
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Eclectic
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Made up from a variety of sources; unusual
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Eloquence
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Persuasive discourse
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Embellish
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To make beautiful by decoration ; to add fictitious detail to a story
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Ennui
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Boredom
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Enumerate
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To count (out); to list
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Dearth
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A scarcity or lack
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Esoteric
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Meant for or understand by only a small group of people; particular to a small group; confidential
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Euphemism
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A mild substitute for an unpleasant or offensive term
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Euphoria
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A feeling of great happiness or well being
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Exacerbate
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To increase the severity, violence or bitterness of; to aggravate
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Defame
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To damage someone's or something's reputation
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Delineate
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To sketch out or depict
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Despot
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A ruler with absolute power
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Destitute
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Lacking or devoid of; poor
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Deterrent
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Something that discourages
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Devoid
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Lacking
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Devout
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Devoted to religion
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Exhibitionist
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Someone who deliberately behaves to attract attention
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Exonerate
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To free from blame
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Exonerate
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To free from blame
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Extol
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To praise highly or exalt
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Exonerate
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To free from blame
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Extol
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To praise highly or exalt
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Facetious
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Playfully jocular, humorous
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Exonerate
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To free from blame
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Extol
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To praise highly or exalt
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Facetious
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Playfully jocular, humorous
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Facilitate
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To assist or make easier
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Exonerate
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To free from blame
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Extol
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To praise highly or exalt
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Facetious
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Playfully jocular, humorous
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Facilitate
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To assist or make easier
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Fallacy
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A false notion
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Fathom
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To comprehend; a measure of marine depth
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Fathom
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To comprehend; a measure of marine depth
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Fervor
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Great warmth and intensity of emotion; intense heat or passion
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Fickle
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Capricious
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Fathom
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To comprehend; a measure of marine depth
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Fervor
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Great warmth and intensity of emotion; intense heat or passion
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Fickle
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Capricious
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Fathom
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To comprehend; a measure of marine depth
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Fervor
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Great warmth and intensity of emotion; intense heat or passion
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Fickle
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Capricious
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Filibuster
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Prolonged speech making to delay legislative action
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Fathom
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To comprehend; a measure of marine depth
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Fervor
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Great warmth and intensity of emotion; intense heat or passion
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Fickle
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Capricious
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Filibuster
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Prolonged speech making to delay legislative action
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Fledging
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An inexperienced person; a young bird
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Fathom
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To comprehend; a measure of marine depth
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Fervor
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Great warmth and intensity of emotion; intense heat or passion
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Fickle
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Capricious
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Filibuster
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Prolonged speech making to delay legislative action
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Fledging
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An inexperienced person; a young bird
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Flout
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To show contempt for, to scorn
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Fathom
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To comprehend; a measure of marine depth
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Fervor
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Great warmth and intensity of emotion; intense heat or passion
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Fickle
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Capricious
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Filibuster
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Prolonged speech making to delay legislative action
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Fledging
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An inexperienced person; a young bird
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Flout
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To show contempt for, to scorn
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Forsake
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To give up or abandon
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Fathom
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To comprehend; a measure of marine depth
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Fervor
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Great warmth and intensity of emotion; intense heat or passion
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Fickle
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Capricious
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Filibuster
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Prolonged speech making to delay legislative action
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Fledging
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An inexperienced person; a young bird
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Flout
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To show contempt for, to scorn
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Forsake
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To give up or abandon
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Fortuitous
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Lucky
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Fathom
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To comprehend; a measure of marine depth
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Fervor
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Great warmth and intensity of emotion; intense heat or passion
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Fickle
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Capricious
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Filibuster
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Prolonged speech making to delay legislative action
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Fledging
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An inexperienced person; a young bird
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Flout
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To show contempt for, to scorn
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Forsake
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To give up or abandon
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Fortuitous
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Lucky
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Foster
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To bring up or nurture
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Fathom
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To comprehend; a measure of marine depth
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Fervor
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Great warmth and intensity of emotion; intense heat or passion
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Fickle
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Capricious
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Filibuster
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Prolonged speech making to delay legislative action
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Fledging
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An inexperienced person; a young bird
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Flout
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To show contempt for, to scorn
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Forsake
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To give up or abandon
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Fortuitous
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Lucky
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Foster
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To bring up or nurture
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Frugal
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Economical
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Fathom
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To comprehend; a measure of marine depth
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Gratuitous
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Unearned or unjustified; unnecessary; free
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Gregarious
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Sociable, outgoing
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Fervor
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Great warmth and intensity of emotion; intense heat or passion
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Fickle
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Capricious
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Filibuster
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Prolonged speech making to delay legislative action
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Fledging
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An inexperienced person; a young bird
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Flout
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To show contempt for, to scorn
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Forsake
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To give up or abandon
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Fortuitous
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Lucky
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Foster
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To bring up or nurture
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Frugal
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Economical
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Fathom
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To comprehend; a measure of marine depth
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Gratuitous
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Unearned or unjustified; unnecessary; free
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Gregarious
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Sociable, outgoing
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Fervor
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Great warmth and intensity of emotion; intense heat or passion
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Fickle
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Capricious
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Filibuster
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Prolonged speech making to delay legislative action
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Fledging
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An inexperienced person; a young bird
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Flout
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To show contempt for, to scorn
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Forsake
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To give up or abandon
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Fortuitous
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Lucky
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Foster
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To bring up or nurture
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Frugal
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Economical
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Fathom
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To comprehend; a measure of marine depth
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Gratuitous
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Unearned or unjustified; unnecessary; free
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Gregarious
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Sociable, outgoing
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Hamper
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To hinder or prevent; a large basket
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Fervor
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Great warmth and intensity of emotion; intense heat or passion
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Fickle
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Capricious
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Filibuster
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Prolonged speech making to delay legislative action
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Fledging
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An inexperienced person; a young bird
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Flout
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To show contempt for, to scorn
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Forsake
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To give up or abandon
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Fortuitous
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Lucky
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Foster
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To bring up or nurture
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Frugal
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Economical
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Fathom
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To comprehend; a measure of marine depth
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Gratuitous
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Unearned or unjustified; unnecessary; free
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Gregarious
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Sociable, outgoing
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Hamper
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To hinder or prevent; a large basket
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Harry
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To vex or annoy
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Hedonism
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Pursuit of pleasure
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Fervor
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Great warmth and intensity of emotion; intense heat or passion
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Fickle
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Capricious
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Filibuster
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Prolonged speech making to delay legislative action
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Fledging
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An inexperienced person; a young bird
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Flout
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To show contempt for, to scorn
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Forsake
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To give up or abandon
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Fortuitous
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Lucky
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Foster
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To bring up or nurture
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Frugal
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Economical
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Fathom
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To comprehend; a measure of marine depth
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Gratuitous
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Unearned or unjustified; unnecessary; free
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Gregarious
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Sociable, outgoing
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Hamper
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To hinder or prevent; a large basket
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Harry
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To vex or annoy
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Hedonism
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Pursuit of pleasure
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Hypocritical
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Speaking contrary to ones true beliefs or actions
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Fervor
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Great warmth and intensity of emotion; intense heat or passion
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Fickle
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Capricious
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Filibuster
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Prolonged speech making to delay legislative action
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Fledging
|
An inexperienced person; a young bird
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Flout
|
To show contempt for, to scorn
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Forsake
|
To give up or abandon
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Fortuitous
|
Lucky
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Foster
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To bring up or nurture
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Frugal
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Economical
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Fathom
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To comprehend; a measure of marine depth
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Gratuitous
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Unearned or unjustified; unnecessary; free
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Gregarious
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Sociable, outgoing
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Hamper
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To hinder or prevent; a large basket
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Harry
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To vex or annoy
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Hedonism
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Pursuit of pleasure
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Hypocritical
|
Speaking contrary to ones true beliefs or actions
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Imminent
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About to occur
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Fervor
|
Great warmth and intensity of emotion; intense heat or passion
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Fickle
|
Capricious
|
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Filibuster
|
Prolonged speech making to delay legislative action
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|
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Fledging
|
An inexperienced person; a young bird
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Flout
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To show contempt for, to scorn
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Forsake
|
To give up or abandon
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Fortuitous
|
Lucky
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|
|
Foster
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To bring up or nurture
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Frugal
|
Economical
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Fathom
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To comprehend; a measure of marine depth
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Reproach
|
To express disapproval; to blame
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Repudiate
|
To reject the authority or validity of
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Requisite
|
Necessary; something that is required
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Rescind
|
To make void; to repeal or annul
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Reticent
|
Restrained or reserved; reluctant or i welling
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Gratuitous
|
Unearned or unjustified; unnecessary; free
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Gregarious
|
Sociable, outgoing
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Hamper
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To hinder or prevent; a large basket
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Harry
|
To vex or annoy
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Hedonism
|
Pursuit of pleasure
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Hypocritical
|
Speaking contrary to ones true beliefs or actions
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Imminent
|
About to occur
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Imperative
|
A command or order, extremely necessary
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Imperturbable
|
Unshakably calm and collected
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Impervious
|
Impenetrable
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Fervor
|
Great warmth and intensity of emotion; intense heat or passion
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Impetuous
|
Impulsive or rash
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Implicit
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Implied; not expressively stated
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Impulsive
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Rash; acting on impulse rather than thought
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Impunity
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Exempt from penalty, punishment or harm
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Inadvertent
|
Marked by unintentional lack of care
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Incendiary
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Tending to inflame; an agitator
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Incipient
|
Beginning to exist or to appear
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Incontrovertible
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Undeniable or impossible to dispute
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Incorrigible
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Incapable of being corrected or informed; difficult to control
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Indifferent
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Without bias
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Fickle
|
Capricious
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Indomitable
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Unconquerable
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Inert
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Unable to move or act; sluggish or lethargic
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Inherent
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Naturally a part of; intrinsic
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Inhibit
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To hold back or forbid
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Inimical
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Harmful in effort; hostile
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Insatiable
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Impossible to satisfy
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Insidious
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Deceitfully harmful; treacherous
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Insipid
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Tasteless; lacking stimulation or interest
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Insufferable
|
Intolerable
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Insular
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Of or relating to an island; narrow or provincial in outlook
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Filibuster
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Prolonged speech making to delay legislative action
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Intangible
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Incapable of being perceived by the senses
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Intractable
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Difficult to manage; stubborn
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Intrepid
|
Fearless
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Inundate
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To cover, overwhelm or flood with water; to swamp
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Itinerary
|
The route or proposed route of a journey
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Judicious
|
Having or exhibiting sound judgement; prudent
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Laudatory
|
Expressing praise
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Levity
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Lightness of manner; frivolity
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Lucid
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Easily understood; intelligible
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Lurid
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Gruesome; marked by sensation
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Fledging
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An inexperienced person; a young bird
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Magnanimous
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Courageously noble in mind and heart; generous or unselfish
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Magnate
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A powerful or influential person (esp business)
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Malevolence
|
Ill-will
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Misanthrope
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One who hates or mistrusts mankind
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Mundane
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Commonplace or ordinary; everyday
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Narcissism
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Excessive love of oneself
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Nascent
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Just born; emerging
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Nonplused
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In a state of confusion; bewilderment, or perplexity
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Noxious
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Harmful to ones health, mind or morals
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Omnipotent
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Having unlimited power
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Flout
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To show contempt for, to scorn
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Onerous
|
Burdensome
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Oscillate
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To swing back and forth with a steady rhythm: to waver
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Paradigm
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An example that serves as a model or pattern
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Paragon
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A model of excellence; a peerless example
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Parody
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A literary work that mockingly mimics a well-known story; a mocking imitation
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Parsimonious
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Excessively sparing or frugal
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Paucity
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Smallness of number or fewness
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Pedantic
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Showing off ones bookish knowledge (in a negative manner)
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Penchant
|
A definite liking; a strong inclination
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Philanthropy
|
Charitable aid; love of human kind
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Forsake
|
To give up or abandon
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Piety
|
Religious devotion; reverence
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Pious
|
Religiously devout; marked by false devoutness
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Platonic
|
Spiritual love; love between friends
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Posthumous
|
After death
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Pragmatic
|
Concerned with facts or actual occurrences; practical
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Precarious
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Dangerously lacking in security or stability
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Precursor
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One that indicates something to come; a forerunner or predecessor
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Preponderance
|
Superiority in weight, force, importance, or influence
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Presumptuous
|
Beyond what is right or proper, excessively forward
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Pretentious
|
Believing you are better than you are; showy or ostentatious
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Fortuitous
|
Lucky
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Pretext
|
An excuse; an effort to conceal something
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Prevaricate
|
To stray from or evade the truth; to lie or equivocate
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Problematic
|
Posing a problem; difficult to solve
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Prodigal
|
Rashly or wastefully extravagant
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Prodigious
|
Impressively great in size, force or extent; enormous
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Prodigy
|
A person with exceptional talents or powers; an omen
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Profligate
|
Recklessly wasteful
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Profound
|
Coming as if from the depth of ones being; deep
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Prolific
|
Producing offspring in great abundance; producing a lot of anything
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Propensity
|
An innate inclination; a tendency
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Foster
|
To bring up or nurture
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Proportionate
|
Properly related in size
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Propriety
|
Polite behavior
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Prosaic
|
Lacking in imagination; dull
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Pundit
|
A supposedly learned critic or expert
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Pungent
|
Sharp smelling or tasting; penetrating, biting or sarcastic
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Recant
|
To withdraw formally a previously held belief
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Relegate
|
To banish or exile
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Renege
|
To fail to carry out a promise or commitment
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Renounce
|
to reject or disown (usu. by formal announcement)
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Reprehensible
|
Deserving blame
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Frugal
|
Economical
|
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|
Reproach
|
To express disapproval; to blame
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Reproach
|
To express disapproval; to blame
|
|
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Repudiate
|
To reject the authority or validity of
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Requisite
|
Necessary; something that is required
|
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Rescind
|
To make void; to repeal or annul
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Rescind
|
To make void; to repeal or annul
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Reticent
|
Restrained or re severed; reluctant or unwilling
|
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Rescind
|
To make void; to repeal or annul
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|
Reticent
|
Restrained or re severed; reluctant or unwilling
|
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|
Retribution
|
Punishment; reward
|
|
|
Rescind
|
To make void; to repeal or annul
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|
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Reticent
|
Restrained or re severed; reluctant or unwilling
|
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Retribution
|
Punishment; reward
|
|
|
Reverent
|
Worship
|
|
|
Rescind
|
To make void; to repeal or annul
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|
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Reticent
|
Restrained or re severed; reluctant or unwilling
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Retribution
|
Punishment; reward
|
|
|
Reverent
|
Worship
|
|
|
Rhetoric
|
The art of using language persuasively (or artistically); ka gauge that is insincere
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|
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Rescind
|
To make void; to repeal or annul
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|
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Reticent
|
Restrained or re severed; reluctant or unwilling
|
|
|
Retribution
|
Punishment; reward
|
|
|
Reverent
|
Worship
|
|
|
Rhetoric
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The art of using language persuasively (or artistically); ka gauge that is insincere
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Sanctimonious
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Faking righteousness
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Rescind
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To make void; to repeal or annul
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Reticent
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Restrained or re severed; reluctant or unwilling
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Retribution
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Punishment; reward
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Reverent
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Worship
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Rhetoric
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The art of using language persuasively (or artistically); ka gauge that is insincere
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Sanctimonious
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Faking righteousness
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Sanction
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To approve authoritatively
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Rescind
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To make void; to repeal or annul
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Reticent
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Restrained or re severed; reluctant or unwilling
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Retribution
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Punishment; reward
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Reverent
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Worship
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Rhetoric
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The art of using language persuasively (or artistically); ka gauge that is insincere
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Sanctimonious
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Faking righteousness
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Sanction
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To approve authoritatively
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Satiate
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To satisfy
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Rescind
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To make void; to repeal or annul
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Reticent
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Restrained or re severed; reluctant or unwilling
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Retribution
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Punishment; reward
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Reverent
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Worship
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Rhetoric
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The art of using language persuasively (or artistically); ka gauge that is insincere
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Sanctimonious
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Faking righteousness
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Sanction
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To approve authoritatively
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Satiate
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To satisfy
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Satire
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A literary work that attacks human folly through it or sarcasm
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Rescind
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To make void; to repeal or annul
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Reticent
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Restrained or re severed; reluctant or unwilling
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Retribution
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Punishment; reward
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Reverent
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Worship
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Rhetoric
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The art of using language persuasively (or artistically); ka gauge that is insincere
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Sanctimonious
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Faking righteousness
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Sanction
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To approve authoritatively
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Satiate
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To satisfy
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Satire
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A literary work that attacks human folly through it or sarcasm
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Schism
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A separation into factions
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Rescind
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To make void; to repeal or annul
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Secular
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Not specifically related to religion; occurring once in a century or from century to century
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Reticent
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Restrained or re severed; reluctant or unwilling
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Retribution
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Punishment; reward
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Reverent
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Worship
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Rhetoric
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The art of using language persuasively (or artistically); ka gauge that is insincere
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Sanctimonious
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Faking righteousness
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Sanction
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To approve authoritatively
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Satiate
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To satisfy
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Satire
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A literary work that attacks human folly through it or sarcasm
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Schism
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A separation into factions
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Rescind
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To make void; to repeal or annul
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Secular
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Not specifically related to religion; occurring once in a century or from century to century
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Severance
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The act or condition of being severed; separation
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Reticent
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Restrained or re severed; reluctant or unwilling
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Retribution
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Punishment; reward
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Reverent
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Worship
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Rhetoric
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The art of using language persuasively (or artistically); ka gauge that is insincere
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Sanctimonious
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Faking righteousness
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Sanction
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To approve authoritatively
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Satiate
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To satisfy
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Satire
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A literary work that attacks human folly through it or sarcasm
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Schism
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A separation into factions
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Rescind
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To make void; to repeal or annul
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Secular
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Not specifically related to religion; occurring once in a century or from century to century
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Severance
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The act or condition of being severed; separation
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Skeptical
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Doubtful or questioning
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Reticent
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Restrained or re severed; reluctant or unwilling
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Retribution
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Punishment; reward
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Reverent
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Worship
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Rhetoric
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The art of using language persuasively (or artistically); ka gauge that is insincere
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Sanctimonious
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Faking righteousness
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Sanction
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To approve authoritatively
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Satiate
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To satisfy
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Satire
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A literary work that attacks human folly through it or sarcasm
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Schism
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A separation into factions
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Rescind
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To make void; to repeal or annul
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Secular
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Not specifically related to religion; occurring once in a century or from century to century
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Severance
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The act or condition of being severed; separation
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Skeptical
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Doubtful or questioning
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Solvent
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Having sufficient funds to pay all debts
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Reticent
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Restrained or re severed; reluctant or unwilling
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Retribution
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Punishment; reward
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Reverent
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Worship
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Rhetoric
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The art of using language persuasively (or artistically); ka gauge that is insincere
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Sanctimonious
|
Faking righteousness
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Sanction
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To approve authoritatively
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Satiate
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To satisfy
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Satire
|
A literary work that attacks human folly through it or sarcasm
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Schism
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A separation into factions
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Rescind
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To make void; to repeal or annul
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Secular
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Not specifically related to religion; occurring once in a century or from century to century
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Severance
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The act or condition of being severed; separation
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Skeptical
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Doubtful or questioning
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Solvent
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Having sufficient funds to pay all debts
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Squander
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To spend wastefully
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Reticent
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Restrained or re severed; reluctant or unwilling
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Retribution
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Punishment; reward
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Reverent
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Worship
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Rhetoric
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The art of using language persuasively (or artistically); ka gauge that is insincere
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Sanctimonious
|
Faking righteousness
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Sanction
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To approve authoritatively
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Satiate
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To satisfy
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Satire
|
A literary work that attacks human folly through it or sarcasm
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Schism
|
A separation into factions
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Rescind
|
To make void; to repeal or annul
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Secular
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Not specifically related to religion; occurring once in a century or from century to century
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Severance
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The act or condition of being severed; separation
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Skeptical
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Doubtful or questioning
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Solvent
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Having sufficient funds to pay all debts
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Squander
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To spend wastefully
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Stupefy
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To amaze or stun
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Reticent
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Restrained or re severed; reluctant or unwilling
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Retribution
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Punishment; reward
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Reverent
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Worship
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Rhetoric
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The art of using language persuasively (or artistically); ka gauge that is insincere
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Sanctimonious
|
Faking righteousness
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Sanction
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To approve authoritatively
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Satiate
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To satisfy
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Satire
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A literary work that attacks human folly through it or sarcasm
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Schism
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A separation into factions
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Stymie
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To thwart or stump
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Sullen
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Gloomy; sulky
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Sullen
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Gloomy; sulky
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Superfluous
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Beyond what is needed or required
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Sullen
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Gloomy; sulky
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Superfluous
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Beyond what is needed or required
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Synthesis
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The combining of separate elements to form a coherent whole; the result of that combining
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Tacit
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Silent; unstated or implied
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Tacit
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Silent; unstated or implied
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Tenuous
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Long and thin; slender or slight
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Tacit
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Silent; unstated or implied
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Tenuous
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Long and thin; slender or slight
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Terse
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Brief and to the point
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Tacit
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Silent; unstated or implied
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Tenuous
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Long and thin; slender or slight
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Terse
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Brief and to the point
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Transient
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Remaining in one place only a brief time; one that does so
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Tacit
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Silent; unstated or implied
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Tenuous
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Long and thin; slender or slight
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Terse
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Brief and to the point
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Transient
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Remaining in one place only a brief time; one that does so
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Ubiquitous
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Everywhere
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Tacit
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Silent; unstated or implied
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Tenuous
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Long and thin; slender or slight
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Terse
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Brief and to the point
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Transient
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Remaining in one place only a brief time; one that does so
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Ubiquitous
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Everywhere
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Ulterior
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Lying beyond what is evident or revealed (oft intentionally so as to deceive); occurring later or subsequent
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Tacit
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Silent; unstated or implied
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Tenuous
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Long and thin; slender or slight
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Terse
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Brief and to the point
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Transient
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Remaining in one place only a brief time; one that does so
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Ubiquitous
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Everywhere
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Ulterior
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Lying beyond what is evident or revealed (oft intentionally so as to deceive); occurring later or subsequent
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Untenable
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Impossible to maintain or inhabit
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Tacit
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Silent; unstated or implied
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Tenuous
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Long and thin; slender or slight
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Terse
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Brief and to the point
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Transient
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Remaining in one place only a brief time; one that does so
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Ubiquitous
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Everywhere
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Ulterior
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Lying beyond what is evident or revealed (oft intentionally so as to deceive); occurring later or subsequent
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Untenable
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Impossible to maintain or inhabit
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Untoward
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Not favorable; troublesome or adverse
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Tacit
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Silent; unstated or implied
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Tenuous
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Long and thin; slender or slight
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Terse
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Brief and to the point
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Transient
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Remaining in one place only a brief time; one that does so
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Ubiquitous
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Everywhere
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Ulterior
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Lying beyond what is evident or revealed (oft intentionally so as to deceive); occurring later or subsequent
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Untenable
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Impossible to maintain or inhabit
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Untoward
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Not favorable; troublesome or adverse
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Urbane
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Polite, refined and often elegant in manner
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Tacit
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Silent; unstated or implied
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Tenuous
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Long and thin; slender or slight
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Terse
|
Brief and to the point
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Transient
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Remaining in one place only a brief time; one that does so
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Ubiquitous
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Everywhere
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Ulterior
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Lying beyond what is evident or revealed (oft intentionally so as to deceive); occurring later or subsequent
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Untenable
|
Impossible to maintain or inhabit
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Untoward
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Not favorable; troublesome or adverse
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Urbane
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Polite, refined and often elegant in manner
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Vacillate
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To sway between two sides, positions or opinions; to waver
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Tacit
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Silent; unstated or implied
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Venerable
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Commanding respect; worthy of reverence
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Tenuous
|
Long and thin; slender or slight
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Terse
|
Brief and to the point
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Transient
|
Remaining in one place only a brief time; one that does so
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Ubiquitous
|
Everywhere
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Ulterior
|
Lying beyond what is evident or revealed (oft intentionally so as to deceive); occurring later or subsequent
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Untenable
|
Impossible to maintain or inhabit
|
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Untoward
|
Not favorable; troublesome or adverse
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Urbane
|
Polite, refined and often elegant in manner
|
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Vacillate
|
To sway between two sides, positions or opinions; to waver
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Tacit
|
Silent; unstated or implied
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Venerable
|
Commanding respect; worthy of reverence
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Veracity
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Truthfulness
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Tenuous
|
Long and thin; slender or slight
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Terse
|
Brief and to the point
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Transient
|
Remaining in one place only a brief time; one that does so
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Ubiquitous
|
Everywhere
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Ulterior
|
Lying beyond what is evident or revealed (oft intentionally so as to deceive); occurring later or subsequent
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Untenable
|
Impossible to maintain or inhabit
|
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Untoward
|
Not favorable; troublesome or adverse
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Urbane
|
Polite, refined and often elegant in manner
|
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Vacillate
|
To sway between two sides, positions or opinions; to waver
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Tacit
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Silent; unstated or implied
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Venerable
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Commanding respect; worthy of reverence
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Veracity
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Truthfulness
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Verbose
|
Wordy
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Vernacular
|
the language of everyday people (as opposed to that of literary works)
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Tenuous
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Long and thin; slender or slight
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Terse
|
Brief and to the point
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Transient
|
Remaining in one place only a brief time; one that does so
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|
Ubiquitous
|
Everywhere
|
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Ulterior
|
Lying beyond what is evident or revealed (oft intentionally so as to deceive); occurring later or subsequent
|
|
|
Untenable
|
Impossible to maintain or inhabit
|
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Untoward
|
Not favorable; troublesome or adverse
|
|
|
Urbane
|
Polite, refined and often elegant in manner
|
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Vacillate
|
To sway between two sides, positions or opinions; to waver
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|
Tacit
|
Silent; unstated or implied
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Venerable
|
Commanding respect; worthy of reverence
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Veracity
|
Truthfulness
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Verbose
|
Wordy
|
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Vernacular
|
the language of everyday people (as opposed to that of literary works)
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Vex
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To annoy, bother or harass
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Viable
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Useable; able to survive; capable of success
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Tenuous
|
Long and thin; slender or slight
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Terse
|
Brief and to the point
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Transient
|
Remaining in one place only a brief time; one that does so
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|
Ubiquitous
|
Everywhere
|
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Ulterior
|
Lying beyond what is evident or revealed (oft intentionally so as to deceive); occurring later or subsequent
|
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|
Untenable
|
Impossible to maintain or inhabit
|
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Untoward
|
Not favorable; troublesome or adverse
|
|
|
Urbane
|
Polite, refined and often elegant in manner
|
|
|
Vacillate
|
To sway between two sides, positions or opinions; to waver
|
|
|
Tacit
|
Silent; unstated or implied
|
|
|
Venerable
|
Commanding respect; worthy of reverence
|
|
|
Veracity
|
Truthfulness
|
|
|
Verbose
|
Wordy
|
|
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Vernacular
|
the language of everyday people (as opposed to that of literary works)
|
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Vex
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To annoy, bother or harass
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Viable
|
Useable; able to survive; capable of success
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Vilify
|
To make vicious and defamatory statements about
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Tenuous
|
Long and thin; slender or slight
|
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Terse
|
Brief and to the point
|
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Transient
|
Remaining in one place only a brief time; one that does so
|
|
|
Ubiquitous
|
Everywhere
|
|
|
Ulterior
|
Lying beyond what is evident or revealed (oft intentionally so as to deceive); occurring later or subsequent
|
|
|
Untenable
|
Impossible to maintain or inhabit
|
|
|
Untoward
|
Not favorable; troublesome or adverse
|
|
|
Urbane
|
Polite, refined and often elegant in manner
|
|
|
Vacillate
|
To sway between two sides, positions or opinions; to waver
|
|
|
Tacit
|
Silent; unstated or implied
|
|
|
Venerable
|
Commanding respect; worthy of reverence
|
|
|
Veracity
|
Truthfulness
|
|
|
Verbose
|
Wordy
|
|
|
Vernacular
|
the language of everyday people (as opposed to that of literary works)
|
|
|
Vex
|
To annoy, bother or harass
|
|
|
Viable
|
Useable; able to survive; capable of success
|
|
|
Vilify
|
To make vicious and defamatory statements about
|
|
|
Vivacious
|
Lively or full of spirit
|
|
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Tenuous
|
Long and thin; slender or slight
|
|
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Terse
|
Brief and to the point
|
|
|
Transient
|
Remaining in one place only a brief time; one that does so
|
|
|
Ubiquitous
|
Everywhere
|
|
|
Ulterior
|
Lying beyond what is evident or revealed (oft intentionally so as to deceive); occurring later or subsequent
|
|
|
Untenable
|
Impossible to maintain or inhabit
|
|
|
Untoward
|
Not favorable; troublesome or adverse
|
|
|
Urbane
|
Polite, refined and often elegant in manner
|
|
|
Vacillate
|
To sway between two sides, positions or opinions; to waver
|
|
|
Tacit
|
Silent; unstated or implied
|
|
|
Venerable
|
Commanding respect; worthy of reverence
|
|
|
Veracity
|
Truthfulness
|
|
|
Verbose
|
Wordy
|
|
|
Vernacular
|
the language of everyday people (as opposed to that of literary works)
|
|
|
Vex
|
To annoy, bother or harass
|
|
|
Viable
|
Useable; able to survive; capable of success
|
|
|
Vilify
|
To make vicious and defamatory statements about
|
|
|
Vivacious
|
Lively or full of spirit
|
|
|
Volatile
|
Prone to quick and marked change
|
|
|
Tenuous
|
Long and thin; slender or slight
|
|
|
Terse
|
Brief and to the point
|
|
|
Transient
|
Remaining in one place only a brief time; one that does so
|
|
|
Ubiquitous
|
Everywhere
|
|
|
Ulterior
|
Lying beyond what is evident or revealed (oft intentionally so as to deceive); occurring later or subsequent
|
|
|
Untenable
|
Impossible to maintain or inhabit
|
|
|
Untoward
|
Not favorable; troublesome or adverse
|
|
|
Urbane
|
Polite, refined and often elegant in manner
|
|
|
Vacillate
|
To sway between two sides, positions or opinions; to waver
|
|
|
Tacit
|
Silent; unstated or implied
|
|
|
Venerable
|
Commanding respect; worthy of reverence
|
|
|
Veracity
|
Truthfulness
|
|
|
Verbose
|
Wordy
|
|
|
Vernacular
|
the language of everyday people (as opposed to that of literary works)
|
|
|
Vex
|
To annoy, bother or harass
|
|
|
Viable
|
Useable; able to survive; capable of success
|
|
|
Vilify
|
To make vicious and defamatory statements about
|
|
|
Vivacious
|
Lively or full of spirit
|
|
|
Volatile
|
Prone to quick and marked change
|
|
|
Voluminous
|
Having great size or volume
|
|
|
Tenuous
|
Long and thin; slender or slight
|
|
|
Terse
|
Brief and to the point
|
|
|
Transient
|
Remaining in one place only a brief time; one that does so
|
|
|
Ubiquitous
|
Everywhere
|
|
|
Ulterior
|
Lying beyond what is evident or revealed (oft intentionally so as to deceive); occurring later or subsequent
|
|
|
Untenable
|
Impossible to maintain or inhabit
|
|
|
Untoward
|
Not favorable; troublesome or adverse
|
|
|
Urbane
|
Polite, refined and often elegant in manner
|
|
|
Vacillate
|
To sway between two sides, positions or opinions; to waver
|
|
|
Xenophobia
|
Fear or hate of anything foreign (esp. People)
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Xenophobia
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Fear or hate of anything foreign (esp. People)
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Zealot
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A person who is fanatically committed to an idea or cause
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