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Scour
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To remove dirt, grease, etc., from or to cleanse or polish by hard rubbing, as with a rough or abrasive material.
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To scour pots and pans.
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Ornery
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Ugly and unpleasant in disposition or temper.
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No one can get along with my ornery cousin.
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Astute
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Clever; cunning; ingenious; shrewd: an astute merchandising program.
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An astute manipulation of facts.
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Impetuous
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Of, pertaining to, or characterized by sudden or rash action, emotion, etc.; impulsive.
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An impetuous decision; an impetuous person.
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Meander
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To proceed by or take a winding or indirect course.
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The stream meandered through the valley.
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Benevolent
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characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings.
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A benevolent attitude; her benevolent smile.
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Tenacious
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Pertinacious, persistent, stubborn, or obstinate
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The kid was tenacious and wouldn't give up even though he was very worn out.
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Arduous
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Requiring great exertion; laborious; difficult.
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An arduous undertaking
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Abscond
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To depart in a sudden and secret manner, esp. to avoid capture and legal prosecution.
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The cashier absconded with the money.
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