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Abjure

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to renounce oath, to abandon forever; to abstain from

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Absolve

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to forgive, free from blame

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Cajole

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coax, persuade

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Efficacious

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effective, efficient

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Glossy

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shiny, showy, sleek

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Gregarious

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outgoing, sociable

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Imperturbable

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unshakably calm and steady

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Languid

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sluggish from fatigue or weakness

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Missive

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a written note or letter

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Obsolete

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no longer in use; outdated

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Ostentatious

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showy

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Sanctimonious

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hypocritically devout; acting morally superior to another

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Strident

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loud, harsh, unpleasantly noisy

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Subvert

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to undermine or corrupt

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Utopia

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perfect place

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