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ample
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more than enough, large, spacious
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sufficent, adquate, considerable
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Cower
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to crouch or shrink away from in fear or shame
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cringe, flinch
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epitaph
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a brief statement written on a gravestone or tomb
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tombstone inscription
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ethical
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having to do with morals, walues, right and wrong; in accordance with standards of right conduct; requiring a prescription or purchase.
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upright, wirtuous, honorable
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facetious
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humorous, not mean seriously
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funny
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plausible
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appearing true, reasonable or fair
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believable or probable
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pulverize
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to grind or pound to a power or dust; to destroy or overcome.
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crush demolish
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aloof
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withdrawn, standing apart from others
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distant, cold, standoffish
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genial
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cordial, pleasantly cheerful or warm
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friendly, amiable
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ostracize
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to exclude form a group, banish, send away
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cast out, expel, blackball, snub
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pseudonym
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a pen name, a name assumed by a writter
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nom de plume
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resolute
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bold, determined, firm
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steadfast, unflinching
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