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erudite
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characterized by great knowledge; learned or scholarly
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expiation
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the means by which atonement or reparation is made
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inimical
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adverse in tendency or effect; unfavorable; harmful
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odious
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deserving or causing hatred; hateful; detestable
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obviated
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to anticipate and prevent or eliminate (difficulties, disadvantages, etc.) by effective measures; render unnecessary
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palliate
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to relieve or lessen without curing; mitigate; alleviate
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propagate
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to cause (an organism) to multiply by any process of natural reproduction from the parent stock.
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scurrilous
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grossly or obscenely abusive
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solace
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comfort in sorrow, misfortune, or trouble; alleviation of distress or discomfort
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veneration
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a feeling of awe, respect, etc.; reverence
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