The Hit Parade

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cynic

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one who believes that only selfishness motivates human actions

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disparage

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to speak of negatively; to belittle

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ambivalent

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simultaneously experiencing opposing feelings; uncertain

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esoteric

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intended for or understood by only a small group

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abstruse

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difficult to understand

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forbear

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to refrain from; to be patient or self-controlled

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vindictive

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disposed to seek revenge; revengeful; spiteful

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complacency

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a feeling of quiet pleasure or security, often while unaware of unpleasant possibilities

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anachronism

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the representation of something as existing or happening in the wrong time period

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brevity

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the quality or state of being brief in duration

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candid

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completely honest; straightforward

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duplicity

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deceitful; dishonest; two-faced; deliberately deceptive

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erroneous

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containing an error; incorrect

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mitigate

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to make or become less severe, intense, or painful

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reticence

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the quality or state of keeping silent; reserve

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refute

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to prove to be false or erroneous

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rouse

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to bring or come out of a state of sleep, unconsciousness, or inactivity

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admonish

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to caution or advise against something

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capricious

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impulsive and unpredictable

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ascertain

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to find out, as through investigation or experimentation

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incredulous

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disinclined or indisposed to believe; indicating disbelief

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edify

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to instruct and improve; especially morally; to enlighten

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voracious

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craving or consuming large quantities of food; exceedingly eager

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idiosyncrasy

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peculiarity, oddity, quirk, characteristic, trait, singularity

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repute

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to consider, believe

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stringent

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rigorously binding or exacting; strict

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temperament

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the combination of mental and emotional traits of a person; nature

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insolent

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insulting in manner or speech

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volatile

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evaporating rapidly; tending or threatening to erupt in violence; explosive

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personage

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a person of distinction or importance

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congenial

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agreeable or suitable in nature

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deference

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respectful yielding of the opinion or will of another

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pretension

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a claim to something; an unwanted or false claim, as to merit, importance, or wealth

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dilettante

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a person who takes up an art, activity, or subject for amusement, especially in a superficial way; dabbler

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equanimity

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composure, especially under strain; evenness

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predilection

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a partiality; preference

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indignation

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strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or biased

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misconceive

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to interpret wrongly; misunderstand

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prudent

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wisely careful, showing good judgement