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to look very carefully; to examine
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Scrutinize
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insensitive; block headed, slow in comprehension
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Obtuse
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peasant to be around; social, agreeable
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Congenial
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a long narrow inlet from the sea between steep cliffs or hills
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Fjord
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something one hopes to achieve; goal.
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Aspire
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someone willing to sacrifice and even give his/her life for a cause; also one who pretends suffering to gain sympathy
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Martyr
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a fortress overlooking a city; a stronghold
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citadel
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a period or condition of depression or inactivity.
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Doldrums
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general agreement
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Consensus
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to talk nonsensically
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Blather
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