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adulterate
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render poorer in quality by adding another substance
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ambidextrous
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able to use right and left hands equally
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augment
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make greater by adding to it
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bereft
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derived of or lacking something
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deploy
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move (troops) into position for military action.
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dour
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severe or unfriendly
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fortitude
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determination: strenght and endurance in a difficult or painful situation
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gape
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stare with mouth open: to look at something in surprise or wonder
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gibe
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mocking remark: comment intended to hurt or provoke somebody
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guise
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deceptive outward appearance
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insidious
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proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects
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intimation
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an indication or hint
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opulent
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wealthy, rich and luxurious or lavished
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pliable
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easily bent; flexible
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reiterate
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to say something multiple times
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stolid
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calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation
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tentative
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not certain or fixed
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unkempt
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having an untidy or disheveled appearance
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verbatim
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in exactly the same words as were used originally
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warily
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cautiously; carefully
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adroit
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clever or skillful in the hands or mind
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amicable
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having a spirit of friendliness
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averse
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having a strong dislike of or opposition to something
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belligerent
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hostile and aggressive
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benevolent
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well meaning and kindly
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cursory
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hasty; not detailed
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duplicity
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deceitfulness
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extol
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praise enthusiastically
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feasible
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possible to do easily or conveniently
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grimace
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an ugly, twisted expression on someones face
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holocaust
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destruction or slaughter on a mass scale
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impervious
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not allowing fluid to pass through
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impetus
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the force or energy with which the body moves
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jeopardy
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danger of loss, harm, or failure
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meticulous
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showing great attention to detail
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nostalgia
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sentimental longing for the past
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quintessence
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the most perfect or typical example of a class
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retrogress
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go back to an earlier state; usually a bad one
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scrutinize
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examine or inspect closely and thoroughly
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tepid
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only slightly warm; lukewarm
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adversary
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opponent in a contest
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alienate
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cause someone to feel isolated
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artifice
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clever or cunning devices used to trick others
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coerce
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to persuade someone to do something by using force or threats
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craven
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contemptibly lacking in courage
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culinary
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of or for cooking
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delete
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remove or obliterate
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demise
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a person's death
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exhilarate
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make someone feel happy
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fallow
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to fertilize a piece of land
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harass
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subject to aggressive pressure or intimidation
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inclement
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unpleasantly cold or wet
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muse
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source of inspiration for a creative artist
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negligible
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small or unimportant
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perpetuate
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make something continue indefinitely
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precedent
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preceding in time, order, or importance
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punitive
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inflicting or intended as punishment
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redress
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remedy or set right
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sojourn
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a temporary stay
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urbane
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courteous and refined in manners
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affiliated
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officially attached or connected to an organization
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ascertain
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to make sure of something
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attainment
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fact of achieving a goal towards which one has worked
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bequeath
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pass on or leave to someone else
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cogent
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clear, logical, convincing
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converge
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come together from different directions to meet
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disperse
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distribute or spread over a wide area
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esteem
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respect and admiration, typically for a person
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expunge
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erase or remove completely
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finite
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having limits or bounds
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invulnerable
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impossible to harm or danger
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malevolent
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having or showing a wish to do evil to others
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nonchalant
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feeling or appearing casually calm or relaxed
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omniscent
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knowing everything
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panacea
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a solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases
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scrupulous
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extrememly attentive to detail
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skulk
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keeping out of sight with a cowardly motive
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supercilious
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behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others
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uncanny
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strange or mysterious
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venial
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denoting a sin that is not regarded as depriving the soul of divine grace
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altruistic
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showing a disinterest and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish
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assent
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express approval or agreement, tyically offically
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benefactor
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a person who gives money or other help to a person or cause
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chivalrous
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courteous and gallent, especially toward women
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clemency
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mercy; lenience
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dearth
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a scarcity or lack of something
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diffident
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modest or shy because of a lack in self-confidence
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discrepancy
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a lack of compatability between two or more facts
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embark
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go on board a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle
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facile
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easily achieved, effortless
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indomitable
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impossible to subdue or defeat
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infallible
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plod
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a slow heavy walk
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pungent
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having a sharply strong taste or smell
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remiss
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lacking care or attention to duty; negligent
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repose
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a state of rest, oeace, tranquility
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temerity
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excessive confidence or boldness; audacity
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truculent
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eager or quick to argue or fight
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unfeigned
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genuine, sincere
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virulent
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extreme severe or harmful in its effects
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accede
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agree to a demand
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brandish
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wave or flourish as a threat or in anger or excitement
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comprise
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consist of
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deft
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neatly skillful and quick in ones movements
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destitute
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without the basic necessities
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explicit
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stated clearly and in detail
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extirpate
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destroy completely
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inopportune
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inconvenient timing
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ironic
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using or characterized by irony
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musty
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stale and moldy
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officious
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assertive of authority in an annoying way
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ominous
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giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen
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pinnacle
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a high, pointed piece of rock
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premeditation
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the act of planning something before hand
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rampant
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flourishing or spreading something unwelcome or unpleasant
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solace
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comfort to consolation in a time of distress or sadness
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stately
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majestic in manner and appearance
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supple
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bending and moving easily and gracefully
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suppress
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forcibly put an end to
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venal
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showingn or motivated by susceptibility to bribery
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abhor
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regard with disgust and hatrid
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amend
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make better; improve
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buffet
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a meal consisting of several dishes from which guests serve themselves
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chaos
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complete disorder and confusion
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commodious
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roomy and comfortable; convenient
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corrosive
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tending to cause corrision
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discern
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percieve or recognize
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extant
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still in existance; surviving
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implicated
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show to be involved in a crime
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inter
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place in a grave or tomb
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martinet
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a strict disciplinary, especially in the armed forces
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obviate
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remove
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renegade
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a person who deserts and betrays an organization, country, or set of principles.
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reprehensible
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deserving censure or condemnation.
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somber
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dark or dul in coloror tine; gloomy
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squalid
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extremely dirty and unpleasant
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turbulent
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characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not controlled or calm.
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vociferous
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vehement or clamorous.
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voluminous
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occupying or containing much space; large in volume, in particular.
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waive
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refrain from insisting on or using (a right or claim).
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animosity
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strong hostility
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apathy
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lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern
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apprehensive
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anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen
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commend
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praise formally or officially
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compatible
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able to exist or occur together without conflict
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condolence
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an expression of sympathy, especially on the occasion of a death
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consecrate
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make or declare sacred
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decrepit
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elderly and infirm
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deride
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express contempt for; ridicule
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ingenious
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cleverly and originally devised and well suited to its purpose.
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multifarious
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many and of various types
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obsolete
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no longer produced or used; out of date
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omnivorous
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feeding on both plants and animal origin
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parsimonious
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unwilling to spend money or use resources
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quandary
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a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation.
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recalcitrant
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having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline.
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reprisal
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an act of retaliation.
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revel
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enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way, especially with drinking and dancing.
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stultify
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cause to lose enthusiasm and initiative,
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suave
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(especially of a man) charming, confident, and elegant.
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allocate
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distribute (resources or duties) for a particular purpose
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ardent
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enthusiasm or passionate
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assiduous
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showing great care and perservance
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brash
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self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way
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capricious
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given to sudden and unaccountable changes or mood or behavior
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chastise
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rebuke or reprimand severly
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copious
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abundant in supply or quantity
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deviate
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depart from an established course
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emaciated
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abnormally thin or week, especially because of illness or lack of food
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exult
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show or feel elation or jubilation, especially as the result of a success
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gnarled
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knobbly, rough, and twisted, especially with age
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indemnity
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security or protection against a loss or other financial burden
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inkling
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a slight knowledge or suspicion; a hint
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limpid
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free of anything darkens; compleely clear
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omnipotent
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having unlimited power; able to do anything
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palatable
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pleasant to taste
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poignant
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evoking a keen sense of regret or sadness
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rancor
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bitterness or resentfulness, especially when long-standing
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sophomoric
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preventious or juvenile
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spontaneous
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performed or occurring as a result of a sudden inner impulse
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acquiesce
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submit or comply silently or without protest
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allure
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powerfully attract or charm; tempt
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askew
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not in a straight or level position
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blithe
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showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper.
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contentious
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causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.
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covet
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yearn to possess or have (something).
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crestfallen
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sad and disappointed.
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disheveled
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untidy; disordered
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exponent
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a person who believes in and promotes the truth or benefits of an idea or theory.
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garrulous
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excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.
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insuperable
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impossible to overcome.
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lamentable
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deplorably bad or unsatisfactory.
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misnomer
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a wrong or inaccurate name or designation.
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profess
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claim openly but often falsely that one has
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respite
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a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.
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retribution
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punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act.
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sinuous
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having many curves and turns.
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sonorous
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(of a person's voice or other sound) imposingly deep and full.
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vanguard
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a group of people leading the way in new developments or ideas.
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wastrel
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a wasteful or good-for-nothing person.
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allude
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suggest or call attention to indirectly; hint at.
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clairvoyant
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a person who claims to have a supernatural ability to perceive events in the future or beyond normal sensory contact.
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conclusive
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serving to prove a case; decisive or convincing.
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disreputable
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not considered to be respectable in character or appearance.
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endemic
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native or restricted to a certain country or area.
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exemplary
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serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind.
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fathom
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understnad after much thought
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guile
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sly or cunning intelligence.
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integrity
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the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.
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itinerary
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a planned route or journey.
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misconstrue
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interpret wrongly
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obnoxious
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extremely unpleasant.
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placate
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make less angry or hostile
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placid
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not easily upset or excited.
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plagiarism
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taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own.
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potent
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having great power, influence, or effect.
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pretext
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a reason given in justification of a course of action that is not the real reason.
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protrude
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extend beyond or above a surface.
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stark
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severe or bare in appearance or outline.
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superficial
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existing or occurring at or on the surface.
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abjure
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solemnly renounce
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acrid
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having an irritatingly strong and unpleasant taste or smell.
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august
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respected and impressive.
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callous
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showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others.
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clandestine
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kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit.
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compunction
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a feeling of guilt or moral scruple that follows the doing of something bad.
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conflagration
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an extensive fire that destroys a great deal of land or property.
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elated
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make (someone) ecstatically happy.
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indelible
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(of ink or a pen) making marks that cannot be removed.
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indulgent
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having or indicating a tendency to be overly generous to or lenient with someone.
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inveterate
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having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change.
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irrelevant
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not connected with or relevant to something.
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nocturnal
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done, occurring, or active at night.
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platitude
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a remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful.
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quell
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put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the use of force.
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quiescent
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in a state or period of inactivity or dormancy.
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ruminate
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think deeply about something.
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tacit
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understood or implied without being stated.
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tangible
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perceptible by touch.
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trenchant
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vigorous or incisive in expression or style.
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antipathy
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a deep-seated feeling of dislike; aversion.
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applicable
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relevant or appropriate.
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asset
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a useful or valuable thing, person, or quality.
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beset
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trouble or threaten persistently.
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compassion
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sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others.
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decorum
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behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety.
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duress
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threats, violence, constraints, or other action brought to bear on someone to do something against their will or better judgment.
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exuberant
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filled with or characterized by a lively energy and excitement.
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facsimile
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an exact copy, especially of written or printed material.
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imbibe
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drink (alcohol).
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implacable
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relentless; unstoppable.
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infinitesimal
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Extremely small
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innocuous
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not harmful or offensive
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militate
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a powerful or conclusive factor in preventing
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patent
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a government authority or license conferring a right or title for a set period, especially the sole right to exclude others from making, using, or selling an invention. |
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prowless
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skill or expertise in a particular activity or field.
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sedate
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calm, dignified, and unhurried.
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stentorian
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(of a person's voice) loud and powerful.
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stipulate
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demand or specify (a requirement), typically as part of a bargain or agreement.
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ultimatum
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a final demand or statement of terms, the rejection of which will result in retaliation or a breakdown in relations.
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alacrity
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brisk and cheerful readiness.
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alleviate
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make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe.
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antithesis
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a person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else.
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appall
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greatly dismay or horrify.
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bellicose
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demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight.
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disparage
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regard or represent as being of little worth.
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dissonant
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lacking harmony.
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droll
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curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement.
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edict
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an official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority.
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elucidate
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make (something) clear; explain.
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laud
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praise highly, especially in a public context.
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loll
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sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed way.
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loquacious
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tending to talk a great deal; talkative.
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magnanimous
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very generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or someone less powerful than oneself.
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mandatory
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required by law or rules; compulsory.
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nondescript
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lacking distinctive or interesting features or characteristics.
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phlegmatic
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having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition.
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rescind
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revoke, cancel, or repeal (a law, order, or agreement).
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vivacious
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attractively lively and animated.
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whet
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sharpen the blade of (a tool or weapon).
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abrasive
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capable of polishing or cleaning a hard surface by rubbing or grinding.
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acclimate
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become accustomed to a new climate or to new conditions.
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chagrin
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distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated.
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complacent
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showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements.
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concur
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be of the same opinion; agree.
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defamation
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the action of damaging the good reputation of someone; slander or libel.
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explicate
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analyze and develop (an idea or principle) in detail.
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fracas
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a noisy disturbance or quarrel.
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grotesque
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comically or repulsively ugly or distorted.
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pandemonium
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wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar.
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raucous
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making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise.
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receptive
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able or willing to receive something, especially signals or stimuli.
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renounce
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formally declare one's abandonment of (a claim, right, or possession).
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repress
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subdue (someone or something) by force.
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reticent
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not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily.
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savory
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an aromatic plant of the mint family, used as a culinary herb.
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somnolent
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sleepy; drowsy.
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vehement
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showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense.
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voluble
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speaking or spoken incessantly and fluently.
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zealous
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great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective.
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