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abjure
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to renounce upon oath (give up on a solemn promise esp. to the public)
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abrogate
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to abolish by authoritative action, to treat as nonexistent
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abstemious
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allowing to only a little food, drink, or pleasure (restraint from the amount of food or alcohol consumed)
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acumen
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keenness and depth of perception (ability to think and judge quickly and well)
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antebellum
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existing before a war (existing before civil war)
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auspicious
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giving, promising, or showing signs of future success
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belie
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to give a false idea of
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bellicose
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ready to quarrel or fight
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bowdlerize
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to remove parts that are considered rude or shocking from a book, play, etc
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chicanery
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deception; dishonest and deceitiful practice
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