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to decrease in force or intensity; to decrease in value or amount

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ABATE

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ADAGE

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a proverb

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defense; sponsorship, a shield

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AEGIS

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ACCLIMATE

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to adapt, to adjust

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abhor

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to regard with extreme distaste

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a noisy angry argument

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altercation

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alleviate

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relieve; lessen; make more bearable

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rich; having material wealth

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affluent

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extremely sarcastic; corrosive

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caustic

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honest, or sincere expression

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candor

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bizarre

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fantastically out of the ordinary; odd

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to persuade with flattery; to coax

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CAJOLE

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favorable; good-hearted; kind

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BENIGN

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BENEVOLENT

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disposed to doing good; generous; charitable

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extremely eager, enthusiastic

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AVIF

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ATHEIST

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a person who denies the existence of God `

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opposite; contrast

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ANTITHESIS

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a fighting attitude; warlike

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BELLIGERENT

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not openly shown; secret; clandestine

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CORPULENT

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having a large bulky body;obese;fat

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to excuse;pardon;overlook

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to conspire;to cooperate secretly to perform a wrong act

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logical;consistent;understandable

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to restrain or dominate by force

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an expression that has become overly familiar or commonplace
CLICHE
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secret; undercover
CLANDESTINE
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CHRONOLOGICAL
arranged in the order of time
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A strong belief in and support for a particular cause or idea.
Intense excitement or eager interest in something
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A strong belief in and support for a particular cause or idea.
ENTHUSIASM
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conform
To behave according to socially accepted standards, rules, or expectations.
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To respond or behave in a particular way in response to something.
REACT
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A sentence or phrase used to inquire, ask for information, or express doubt.
QUESTION
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PERCEIVE
1. To become aware of, comprehend, or recognize something through the senses or mental processes
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An unexpected or astonishing event, fact, or thing.
SURPRISE
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Concern
Worry, anxiety, or unease about something.
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To interpret or understand something in a particular way.
PERCEIVE
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A feeling of astonishment or amazement.
SURPRISE
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Interest or involvement in something, typically due to its importance or relevance.
CONCERN
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The act or process of explaining, translating, or making sense of something, especially in terms of its meaning or significance.
Interpretation
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The way in which a character is depicted or developed in a literary work, play, film, or other artistic medium
Characterization `
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mastery
The comprehensive knowledge, understanding, or skill in a particular subject or activity.
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A particular understanding or perspective on something, often influenced by personal experiences, beliefs, or biases.
INTERPRETATION
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Characterization (noun):
1. The act or process of describing or portraying the qualities, traits, or features of a person, character, or thing.
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The act of formally rejecting, abandoning, or giving up a claim, right, belief, or possession.
RENUNCIATION
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The state of having mixed feelings or contradictory attitudes towards something or someone.
ambivalence
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The quality or state of being responsive or reacting quickly and positively to something.
RESPONSIVENESS
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