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bereft
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Deprived of or lacking something that is wanted or needed.
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criterion
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A standard or rule by which something is judged or criticized.
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deride
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To laugh at in scorn or contempt; to ridicule.
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effrontery
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A boldness that is offensive because of its lack of tact; audacity.
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espouse
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To advocate or embrace, especially a cause or idea.
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hypocrisy
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The practice of pretending to believe or value things or ideas that one does not; falseness.
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impending
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About to occur; imminent.
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incensed
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Filled with wrath; enraged.
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pertinent
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Relating to the matter at hand; relevant.
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promulgate
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To proclaim or make known.
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proscribe
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To forbid as harmful; to prohibit.
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redress
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To correct or compensate for a wrong.
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regime
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A form of rule or government.
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retribution
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Something given in repayment, especially punishment; recompense.
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substantiate
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To verify or confirm by presenting evidence.
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