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Reprieve
to delay the punishment of
Meticulous
taking or showing extreme care to minute details; exact
Integrity
to follow the rules or principles
Interdependence
depending on each other
Exuberant
extremely joyful and vigorous; extremely good; plentiful
Integral
belonging as a part of the whole; necessary to the completeness of the whole
Anguish
agonizing physical or mental pain; extreme distress or suffering
Scrupulous
having or showing a strict regard for what one considers right
Buoyancy
the power to float or rise in a fluid
Indolence
inactivity resulting from a dislike of work
Conspicuous
easily seen or noticed; attracting special attention
Benign
showing or expressing gentleness and kindness; gracious
Deftly
nimble, clever; quick and skillful