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burgeon
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To grow and expand rapidly; to flourish.
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denigrate
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To attack the reputation of; to criticize in a derogatory manner.
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manifold
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Having many different kinds, forms. or parts.
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palatable
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Acceptable or pleasing, esp. to the sense of taste.
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panacea
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Somethng that is supposed to cure all ills or difficulties; a cure-all.
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stalemate
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A deadlock.
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aphorism
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A short statement of truth or principle; an adage.
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catharsis
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A releasing of the emotions, often through the arts, that brings about spiritual renewal or a relieving of tension.
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gibe
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To utter taunting, sarcastic words.
A taunting, scornful remark. |
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posterity
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A person's descendants; future generations.
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scurrilous
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Vulgar; coarsely abusive.
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belie
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To give a false impression of; to contradict.
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carnage
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Slaughter.
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flout
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To ignore in a disrespectful or scornful way.
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foment
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To stir up, to rouse
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insurrection
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An open revolt against legal authority; a rebellion.
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mitigate
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To ameliorate.
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pretext
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An excuse.
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aberration
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1. A departure from the norm; a flaw or defect.
2. The failure of a mirror or lens to reproduce an image in focus. |
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juxtapose
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To place side by side.
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pillory
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To expose to public scorn or contempt.
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remiss
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Negligent; careless; lax
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beleaguer
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1. To besiege; to surround with an army.
2. To harrass. |
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constituent
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1. One of the parts that make up a whole.
2. A voter represented by a particular official. |
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iniquitous
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Unjust; wicked.
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inure
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To adjust to and accept unpleasant conditions.
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inveigh
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To complain or protest strongly.
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