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plausible
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seemingly reasonable or probable
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traumatic
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emotionally disturbing
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candor
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quality of being open and honest in expression, frankness
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venture
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risky or daring journey
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neurological
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dealing with the brain
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hooligan
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violent, young troublemaker
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smugness
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excessive pride in one's self
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nonchalantly
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feeling or appearing calm or relaxed
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euthanasia
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painless killing of a patient
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notorious
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famous, well know for something bad
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credible
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able to believe
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foible
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minor weakness in someone's character
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credibility
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quality of being trusted
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blitzing
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intensive, sudden attack
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propensity
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inclination or tendency to behave in a particular way
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precedent
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earlier action or event that is regarded as an example or a guide
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intriguing
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fascinating
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loitering
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stand around with no appearant cause or purpose
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swagger
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walk or behave very confidently or arrogant and aggressive
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berate
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scold or criticize angrily
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testy
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easily irritated, impatient
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abroad
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over seas to a foriegn country
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reluctant
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unwilling, hesitant
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bolstering
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boost, strengthen
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wedged
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fit something into a small space
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culture shock
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feeling of distortion to someone of another culture
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endured
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tolerated, suffered patiently
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teatro regio
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opera house and opera in Parma
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duomo
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italian cathedral
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piazza
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public square/ market place in italy
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prego
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go ahead
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ponte verdi
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bridge that divides Parma
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Parco ducale
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largest park in Parma
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signor
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title for italian speaking man
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signorinas
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title for unmarried, Italian speaking woman
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osteria
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dining room in an inn
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enotica
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wine shop/ snack shop and little dishes
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trattoria
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expensive and elegant restaurant
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emilia-romagna
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region of parma where they live
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parmigiano-reggiano
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parmesan cheese, king of cheese
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proscuitto
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parma ham, world famous
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culatello
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small black pig, fed real food and carefully selected
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pavarotti
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home of best balsamic vinegar
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antipasto
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the warm up or appetizer
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tortellini in brodo
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pasta with cheese and veggie mixture
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grazie
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thanks
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cotolette alla parmigiana
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famous dish of parma
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torta nera
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black pie
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digestif
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drink to aid digestion
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buongiorno
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hello
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polizia
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italian police
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espresso
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coffee like drink
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da Vinci
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Italian painter, engineer, and scientist
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Armani
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italian fashion designer
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lamborghini
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car company of italy
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guidice
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judge
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austure
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tough, hard
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lavish
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rich, luxurious, elaborate
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magnum
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thing that's larger than normal
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deference
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humble submission and respect
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balsamic
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substance from plants
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vengeance
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punishment, harsh treatment
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contemplated
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thought about
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perpetrator
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carry out or commit such as a person
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ensued
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happen or occur after the fact
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subdued
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quiet, laid back, depressed
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humiliation
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make someone feel ashamed or embarrassed
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scathing
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withering scornful, severely critical
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infraction
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violation of the law
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cobblestone
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stone used to cover roads
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benignly
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gentle, kindly
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frantic
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wild or distraught with fear or anxiety
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bantering
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playful exchange of teasing remarks
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dynasty
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line of hereditary rulers of a country
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mesmerized
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hold attention of someone
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emaciated
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thin, skeletal, bony, gaunt,
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mandatory
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required
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