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acquittal
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judicial deliverance from a criminal charge on a verdict or finding of not guilty
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assert
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to state with assurance, confidence, or force
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condescend
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to put aside one's dignity or superiority voluntarily and assume equality with one regarded as inferior
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contemptuous
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showing or expressing disdain; scornful
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elite
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a group of persons exercising the major share of authority or influence within a larger group: the power
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evolve
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to develop gradually
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fortitude
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mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty, adversity, danger, or temptation courageously
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inarticulate
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lacking the ability to express oneself, esp. in clear and effective speech
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mentor
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a wise and trusted counselor or teacher
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notoriety
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the state, quality, or character of being notorious or widely known
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