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Scour
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to remove dirt or impurities from something by washing or rubbing.
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ornery
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uncooperative and irritable.
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astute
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shrewd and discerning, especially where personal benefit is derived.
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impetuous
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acting on the spur of the moment, without considering the consequences.
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meander
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to follow an indirect route or course, especially one with a series of twists and turns.
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benevolent
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performing good or charitable acts and not seeking to make a profit.
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tenacious
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persisting for a long time and difficult to change.
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arduous
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requiring hard work or continuous physical effort.
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abscond
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to run away secretly, especially in order to avoid arrest or prosecution.
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