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appall
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to fill with horror, disgust, or outrage; to shock
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constraint
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something that restricts or limits
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dissuade
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to advise against; to persuade someone out of a course of action
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falter
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to hesitate; to waver
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frail
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easily broken; delicate
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hypothetical
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assumed without proof; uncertain
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irate
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extremely angry; enraged
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peninsula
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a piece of land that extends from the mainland into a body of water
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placid
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calm; peaceful
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prejudice
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an opinion formed without knowledge or the facts
an irrational suspicion toward a particular group, race, or religion |
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prelude
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an introductory event, action, or performance
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profane
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showing contempt for what is sacred
disrespectful to religion; vulgar |
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puny
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LESS than normal in size or length
very small |
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ruthless
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without compassion or mercy; harsh
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skirmish
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a minor, short-lived battle
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