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intermittent
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stopping and beginning again, sporadic
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moot
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open to discussion and debate, unresolved; to bring up for discussion; a hypothetical law case argued by students
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motif
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a principal idea, feature,theme, or element; a repeated or dominant figure in a design
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neophyte
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a new convert, beginner, novice
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perspicacity
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keenness in observing and understanding
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plenary
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complete in all aspects or essentials; absolute; attended by all qualified members
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surveillance
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a watch kept over a person; careful, close, and disciplined observation
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sylvan
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pertaining to or characteristic of forests; living or located in a forest; wooded, woody
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testy
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easily irritated; characterized by impatience and exasperation
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travesty
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a grotesque or grossly inferior imitation; a disguise, espcecially the clothing of the opposite sex; to ridicule by imitating in a broad or burlesque fashion
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