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abate |
something perceived as hostile, threatening, or negative. |
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acrid |
having an irritatingly strong or unpleasant taste or smell. |
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amenable |
(of a person) open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled. |
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apotheosis |
the highest point in the development of something; climax |
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asperity |
harshness of tone or manner |
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Caprice |
a sudden and unaccountable change of mood or behavior |
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colloquy |
a conversation |
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conjeture |
an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information |
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delve |
reach inside a receptacle and search for something |
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denizen |
an inhabitant or occupant of a particular place |
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edifice |
a building, especially a large and impressive one |
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effervesce |
enthusiastic
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efficacy |
the ability to produce a desired or intended results |