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aloof
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distant, reserved in manner; uninvolved
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chasm
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gorge; differences of opinion, interests, loyalties
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fraught
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teeming with; laden; full
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quixotic
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idealistic and totally impractical
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serpentine
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snakelike in shape or movement
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deduce
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to come to a conclusion by reasoning from the evidence
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menagerie
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a collection of live wild animals on exhibit
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umbrage
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sense of injury or insult; to take offense, displeasure
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astute
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quick in discernment; shrewd, clever, keen
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consensus
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general agreement
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