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ascertain

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to find (something) out for certain, make sure of

2
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audacious

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showing a willingness to take bold risks

3
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belligerent

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hostile and aggressive

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deleterious

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causing harm or damage

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diffident

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modest or shy because of lack of self confidence

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effusive

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expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner

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judicious

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good judgment, wise, sensible, prudent

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meticulous

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paying close attention to every detail

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perpetuate

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make (something typically undesirable) last for a long time

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predilection

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a preference or special liking for something, a bias in favor of something

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proliferate

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increase rapidly in numbers

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prolific

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present in large numbers or quantities, plentiful

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sagaacious

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having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment, shrewd

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subdue

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overcome, or bring under control

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utilitarian

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designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive