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plonk

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a sound as of something being set down heavily.

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osculate

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kiss.

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leaden

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dull, heavy, or slow.

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dry

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• unexciting; dull.

• unemotional, undemonstrative, or impassive.

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overtake

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(especially of misfortune) come suddenly or unexpectedly upon.

• (of a feeling) affect (someone) suddenly and powerfully.

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extraneous

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irrelevant or unrelated to the subject being dealt with.

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equable

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(of a person) not easily disturbed or angered; calm and even-tempered.

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staunch

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loyal and committed in attitude.

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disaffected

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dissatisfied with the people in authority and no longer willing to support them.

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chill

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horrify or frighten (someone).

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horror

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an intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust.

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horrify

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fill with horror; shock greatly.

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frighten

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make (someone) afraid or anxious.

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attenuated

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unnaturally thin.

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senescence

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the condition or process of deterioration with age.

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quell

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suppress (a feeling, especially an unpleasant one).

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cornerstone

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an important quality or feature on which a particular thing depends or is based.

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venerable

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accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character.

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raconteur

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a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way.

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presentiment

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an intuitive feeling about the future, especially one of foreboding.

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presage

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(of an event) be a sign or warning that (something, typically something bad) will happen.

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toil

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work extremely hard or incessantly.

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vend

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offer (small items, especially food) for sale, especially either from a stall or from a slot machine.

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realizable

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able to be achieved or made to happen.

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feasible

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possible to do easily or conveniently.

• likely; probable.

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viable

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capable of working successfully; feasible.

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bane

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a cause of great distress or annoyance.

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gripe

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a complaint, especially a trivial one.

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kaput

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broken and useless; no longer working or effective.

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tentative

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done without confidence; hesitant.

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electric

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having or producing a sudden sense of thrilling excitement.

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flaming

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passionate or violent.

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fluster

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make (someone) agitated or confused.

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covetous

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having or showing a great desire to possess something, typically something belonging to someone else.

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torment

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a cause of suffering.

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unassuming

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not pretentious or arrogant; modest.

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transgression

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an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offense.

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tacit

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understood or implied without being stated.

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murky

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(of liquid) dark and dirty; not clear.

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enmesh

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involve (someone) in a difficult situation from which it is hard to escape.

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scant

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barely sufficient or adequate.

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meager

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(of something provided or available) lacking in quantity or quality.

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skimpy

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providing or consisting of less than is needed; meager.

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vulgar

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lacking sophistication or good taste; unrefined.

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dissipate

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squander or fritter away (money, energy, or resources).

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fritter

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waste time, money, or energy on trifling matters.

• dwindle; diminish.

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deluxe

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luxurious or sumptuous; of a superior kind.

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remarkable

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worthy of attention; striking.

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extraordinary

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very unusual or remarkable.

• unusually great.

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prosaic

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commonplace; unromantic.

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profundity

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great depth or intensity of a state, quality, or emotion.

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pauper

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a very poor person.

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paragon

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a person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality.

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pandemonium

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wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar.

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uproar

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a loud and impassioned noise or disturbance.

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panacea

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a solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases.

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opulent

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wealthy.

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venerate

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regard with great respect; revere.

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revere

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feel deep respect or admiration for (something).

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thick

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having a very close, friendly relationship.

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arcane

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understood by few; mysterious or secret.

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obeisance

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deferential respect.

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deferential

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showing deference; respectful.

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melee

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a confused mass of people.

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malinger

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exaggerate or feign illness in order to escape duty or work.

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lachrymose

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tearful or given to weeping.

• inducing tears; sad.

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inexorable

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impossible to stop or prevent.

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humdrum

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lacking excitement or variety; dull; monotonous.

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hiatus

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a pause or gap in a sequence, series, or process.

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fortitude

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courage in pain or adversity.

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bemoan

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express discontent or sorrow over (something).

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lament

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express regret or disappointment over something considered unsatisfactory, unreasonable, or unfair.

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upset

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knock (something) over.

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avalanche

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a sudden arrival or occurrence of something in overwhelming quantities.

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frantic

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conducted in a hurried, excited, and chaotic way, typically because of the need to act quickly.

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castigate

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reprimand (someone) severely.

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bedabble

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stain or splash with dirty liquid or blood.

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bedazzle

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greatly impress (someone) with brilliance or skill.

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ream

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a large quantity of something, typically paper or writing on paper.

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eschew

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deliberately avoid using; abstain from.

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emollient

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having the quality of softening or soothing the skin.

• attempting to avoid confrontation or anger; soothing or calming.

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decadence

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luxurious self-indulgence.

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befuddle

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make (someone) unable to think clearly.

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assuage

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make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense.

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adroit

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clever or skillful in using the hands or mind.

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abyss

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a wide or profound difference between people; a gulf.

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gulf

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a large difference or division between two people or groups, or between viewpoints, concepts, or situations.

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absolve

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set or declare (someone) free from blame, guilt, or responsibility.

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ablution

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the act of washing oneself (often used for humorously formal effect).

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abeyance

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a state of temporary disuse or suspension.

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abate

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(of something perceived as hostile, threatening, or negative) become less intense or widespread.

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abdicate

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fail to fulfill or undertake (a responsibility or duty).

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abash

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cause to feel embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed.

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stolid

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(of a person) calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation.

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recalcitrant

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having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline.

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recumbent

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(especially of a person or human figure) lying down.

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bedeck

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decorate.

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raiment

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clothing.

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diffidence

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modesty or shyness resulting from a lack of self-confidence.

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pertinacious

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holding firmly to an opinion or a course of action.

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perfidious

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deceitful and untrustworthy.

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parley

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hold a conference with the opposing side to discuss terms.

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mean-spirited

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inconsiderate and unsympathetic.

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waspish

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readily expressing anger or irritation.

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caustic

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sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way.

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withering

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intended to make someone feel mortified or humiliated.

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scathing

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witheringly scornful; severely critical.

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scornful

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feeling or expressing contempt or derision.

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mortify

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cause (someone) to feel embarrassed, ashamed, or humiliated.

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acrimonious

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(typically of speech or a debate) angry and bitter.

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rancorous

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characterized by bitterness or resentment.

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rancor

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bitterness or resentfulness, especially when long-standing.

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star-crossed

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(of a person or a plan) thwarted by bad luck.

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ill-starred

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destined to fail or have many difficulties; unlucky.

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abhor

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regard with disgust and hatred.

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abhorrent

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inspiring disgust and loathing; repugnant.

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abominate

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detest; loathe.

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abominable

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very bad or unpleasant.

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detest

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dislike intensely.

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loathe

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feel intense dislike or disgust for.

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ill will

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animosity or bitterness.

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bitter

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(of people or their feelings or behavior) angry, hurt, or resentful because of one's bad experiences or a sense of unjust treatment.

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ill feeling

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animosity or resentment.

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resent

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feel bitterness or indignation at (a circumstance, action, or person).

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ill-disposed

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unfriendly or unsympathetic.

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ill-fated

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destined to fail or have bad luck.

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hirsute

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hairy.

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efface

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1. erase (a mark) from a surface.

2. make oneself appear insignificant or inconspicuous.

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assiduous

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showing great care and perseverance.

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turpitude

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depravity; wickedness.

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fiasco

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a thing that is a complete failure, especially in a ludicrous or humiliating way.

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ludicrous

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so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing; ridiculous.

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paucity

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the presence of something only in small or insufficient quantities or amounts; scarcity.

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daunt

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make (someone) feel intimidated or apprehensive.

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apprehensive

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anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

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accrue

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(of sums of money or benefits) be received by someone in regular or increasing amounts over time.

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irate

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feeling or characterized by great anger.

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verbose

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using or expressed in more words than are needed.

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puerile

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childishly silly and trivial.

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strife

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angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict.

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expunge

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erase or remove completely (something unwanted or unpleasant).

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expeditious

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done with speed and efficiency.

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acme

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the point at which someone or something is best, perfect, or most successful.

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enervate

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cause (someone) to feel drained of energy or vitality; weaken.

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glutton

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a person who is excessively fond of or always eager for something.

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erudition

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the quality of having or showing great knowledge or learning; scholarship.

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salvage

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retrieve or preserve (something) from potential loss or adverse circumstances.

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hackneyed

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(of a phrase or idea) lacking significance through having been overused; unoriginal and trite.

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clandestine

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kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit.

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poach

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take or acquire in an unfair or clandestine way.

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bourgeois

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of or characteristic of the middle class, typically with reference to its perceived materialistic values or conventional attitudes.

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reprove

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reprimand or censure (someone).

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reprimand

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rebuke (someone), especially officially.

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censure

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express severe disapproval of (someone or something), typically in a formal statement.

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cuckold

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the husband of an adulteress, often regarded as an object of derision.

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enshroud

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envelop completely and hide from view.

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calibrate

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carefully assess, set, or adjust (something abstract).

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astound

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shock or greatly surprise.

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astonish

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surprise or impress (someone) greatly.

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shock

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cause (someone) to feel surprised and upset.

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astonishment

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great surprise.

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surprise

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(of something unexpected) cause (someone) to feel mild astonishment or shock.

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marvel

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be filled with wonder or astonishment.

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wonder

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a feeling of surprise mingled with admiration, caused by something beautiful, unexpected, unfamiliar, or inexplicable.

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stupefy

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make (someone) unable to think or feel properly.

• astonish and shock.

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stun

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astonish or shock (someone) so that they are temporarily unable to react.

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stunning

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extremely impressive or attractive.

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berserk

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(of a person or animal) out of control with anger or excitement; wild or frenzied.

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wild

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uncontrolled or unrestrained, especially in pursuit of pleasure.

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frenzied

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wildly excited or uncontrolled.

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go down

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be swallowed.

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throng

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a large, densely packed crowd of people or animals.

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coruscating

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brilliant or striking in content or style.

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twinkle

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(of a person's eyes) sparkle, especially with amusement.

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wink

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pretend not to notice (something bad or illegal).

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glint

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a brightness in someone's eyes seen as a sign of enthusiasm or a particular emotion.

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glitter

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shine as a result of strong feeling.

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gloss

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try to conceal or disguise (something embarrassing or unfavorable) by treating it briefly or representing it misleadingly.

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hinge

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depend entirely on.

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pivot

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depend on.

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contingent

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occurring or existing only if (certain other circumstances) are the case; dependent on.

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turn on

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suddenly attack (someone) physically or verbally.

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set on (or upon)

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attack (someone) violently.

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fall on (or upon)

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(of someone's eyes or gaze) be directed toward.

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fly at

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attack (someone) verbally or physically.

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set about

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start doing something with vigor or determination.

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lay into

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attack violently with words or blows.

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checkered

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marked by periods of varied fortune or discreditable incidents.

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fast

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(of friends) close and loyal.

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betide

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happen.

• happen to (someone).

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obtuse

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annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand.

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pontificate

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express one's opinions in a way considered annoyingly pompous and dogmatic.

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despair

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the complete loss or absence of hope.

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festoon

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adorn (a place) with ribbons, garlands, or other decorations.

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alleviate

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make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe.

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dismal

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pitifully or disgracefully bad.

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outstanding

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exceptionally good.

• clearly noticeable.

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upstanding

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1. honest; respectable.

2. standing up; erect.

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repudiate

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refuse to accept or be associated with.

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arduous

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involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.

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outright

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1. altogether; completely.

2. immediately.

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languor

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1. the state or feeling, often pleasant, of tiredness or inertia.

2. an oppressive stillness of the air.

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leisurely

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without hurry.

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outrage

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an extremely strong reaction of anger, shock, or indignation.

• an action or event causing anger, shock, or indignation.

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atrocity

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a highly unpleasant or distasteful object.

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distasteful

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causing dislike or disgust; offensive; unpleasant.

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disagreeable

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not pleasant or enjoyable.

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simpatico

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(of a person) likable and easy to get along with.

• having or characterized by shared attributes or interests; compatible.

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harmonious

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free from disagreement or dissent.

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sweet nothings

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words of affection exchanged by lovers.

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forbidden fruit

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a thing that is desired all the more because it is not allowed.

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all's well that ends well

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if the outcome of a situation is happy, this compensates for any previous difficulty or unpleasantness.

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sedulous

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(of a person or action) showing dedication and diligence.

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amicable

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(of relations between people) having a spirit of friendliness; without serious disagreement or rancor.

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downright

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(of something bad or unpleasant) utter; complete (used for emphasis).

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sympathetic

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showing approval of or favor toward an idea or action.

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wishy-washy

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feeble or insipid in quality or character; lacking strength or boldness.

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solvent

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something that acts to weaken or dispel a particular attitude or situation.

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fix

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attract and hold (a person's attention or gaze).

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firm

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(of a person) steadfast and constant.

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solid

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dependable; reliable.

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crow

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(of a person) make a sound expressing a feeling of happiness or triumph.

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cluck

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(of a person) make a short, low sound with one's tongue to express concern or disapproval.

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call

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a powerful force of attraction.

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pull

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something exerting an influence or attraction.

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pelt

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run somewhere very quickly.

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streak

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an element of a specified kind in someone's character.

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grit

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courage and resolve; strength of character.

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obstinacy

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the quality or condition of being obstinate; stubbornness.

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perversity

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a deliberate desire to behave in an unreasonable or unacceptable way; contrariness.

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'tween

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between.

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equivocate

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use ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself.

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hedge

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limit or qualify (something) by conditions or exceptions.

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congeal

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take shape or coalesce, especially to form a satisfying whole.

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sharp

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(of an action or change) sudden and marked.

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black

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darkness, especially of night or an overcast sky.

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light up (or light something up)

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(with reference to a person's face or eyes) suddenly become or cause to be animated with liveliness or joy.

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lean

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(of an activity or a period of time) offering little reward, substance, or nourishment; meager.

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paltry

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(of an amount) small or meager.

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invidious

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(of an action or situation) likely to arouse or incur resentment or anger in others.