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hard to find, lacking something

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scarce

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adjective
1. utterly unyielding in attitude or opinion in spite of all appeals, urgings, etc.
2. too hard to cut, break, or pierce.
noun
1. any impenetrably or unyieldingly hard substance.

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Adamant

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  1. a rope, chain, or the like, by which an animal is fastened to a fixed object so as to limit its range of movement.
  2. the utmost length to which one can go in action; the utmost extent or limit of ability or resources.
    verb (used with object)
  3. to fasten or confine with or as if with a tether.
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Tether

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adjective

introductory.

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prelusive

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powers of intelligent observation, keen perception, ingenious contrivance, or the like; mental acuity, composure, and resourcefulness

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Wits

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requiring special knowledge to be understood; abstruse

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recondite

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to expose the sham or falseness of

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debunk

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a fitting return or recompense

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meed

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faultless; flawless; irreproachable: impeccable manners.

not liable to sin; incapable of sin.

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Impeccable

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a person, especially a diplomatic agent, invested with full power or authority to transact business on behalf of another.

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plenipotentiary

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mutual dependence, action, or influence 2 : a mutual exchange of privileges

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reciprocity

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not attracting attention in a way that bothers you

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unobtrusive

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Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal.

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surveillance

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(of a person or their manner) serious and unrelenting, especially in the assertion of authority and exercise of discipline.

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stern

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of very great weight

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ponderous

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moderately warm

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tepid

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moderately warm (synonym)

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lukewarm

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to think about something

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to ponder

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a person who uses the Twitter online message service to send and receive

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tweep

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: using few words : not including extra or unnecessary information

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concise

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: to talk about (something or someone) as being very good, effective, skillful, etc.
: to try to persuade people to buy your goods or services
: to buy tickets for an event and resell them at a much higher price

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tout

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to be uncooperative, obstructive, or evasive

to refuse to comply or cooperate with

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stonewall

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: a portion of ground covered with grass

: the grassy surface of land

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sward

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A spontaneous or natural liking or sympathy for someone or something.

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affinity

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: having a thick edge or point : not sharp | : saying or expressing something in a very direct way that may upset some people
blunt
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: the act of formally requiring or calling upon someone to perform an action
requisition
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a point of agreement
congruity
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: a dangerous or possibly harmful person or thing : someone who causes trouble or annoyance : a dangerous or threatening quality
menace
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: something valuable or pleasing that is more than what is earned or expected
gravy
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: not interesting or exciting : lacking strong flavor : showing no emotion, concern, etc.
bland
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of fruits and vegetables : fully grown and developed and ready to be eaten : ready or suitable for something of food and especially cheese : brought to full flavor or the best state by being stored for a period of time
ripe
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: silly or childish especially in a way that shows a lack of seriousness or good judgment
puerile
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: by reasonable assumption
presumably
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: very angry or violent disagreement between two or more people or groups
strife
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: a frame or machine for interlacing at right angles two or more sets of threads or yarns to form a cloth
loom
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: a violent attack
onslaught
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Dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing.
dreary
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An evil spirit or demon.
fiend
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A thin translucent fabric of silk, linen, or cotton.
gauze
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A chisel with a concave blade, used in carpentry, sculpture, and surgery.
gouge
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A young female cow that has not borne a calf.
heifer
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Lift or haul (a heavy thing) with great effort.
heave
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A person's knowledge or experience of something a person known to one, but usually not a close friend
acquaintance
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having personal knowledge as a result of study, experience, etc.; informed (usually followed by with ) brought into social contact; made familiar:
acquainted
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become or cause to become obstructed
clog up
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The fact or condition of forgetting or having forgotten the condition or state of being forgotten or unknown the state of being destroyed
oblivion
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Having a pattern of alternating squares of different colors
checkered
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A display of unnecessary or excessive excitement, activity, or interest.
fuss
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Dark or poorly lit, especially so as to appear depressing or frightening.
gloomy
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A gradual accumulation or increase, typically of something negative and typically leading to a problem or crisis.
buildup
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causing a strong feeling of sadness
poignant
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: at a distance
aloof
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Call out to (someone) to attract attention.
hail
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Deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected.
anomalous
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Run or travel somewhere in a great hurry.
dash
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Complete; including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something.
comprehensive
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The state or quality of being ferocious.
ferocity
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Savagely fierce, cruel, or violent.
ferocious
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Late: later than usual or than expected;
belatedly
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Solemnly promise to do a specified thing.
vow
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(of a situation or event) extremely serious or urgent.
dire
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A crime, typically one involving violence, regarded as more serious than a misdemeanor, and usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or by death.
felony
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Publicly denounce.
decry
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Deny the truth of (a statement), especially by asserting the opposite.
contradict
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A person or thing holding a position or performing a function that corresponds to that of another person or thing in another place.
counterpart
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causing fear, apprehension, or dread
formidable
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incapable of being expressed or described in words; inexpressible
ineffable
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plunged or sunk in or as if in a liquid
immersed
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unable to be avoided, evaded, or escaped; certain; necessary
inevitable
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plain or clear to the sight or understanding
evident
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the act or result of making something better
betterment
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A texture of a surface or edge that is not smooth but is irregular and uneven
roughness
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Ask for or try to obtain (something) from someone
solicit
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Surprise or impress (someone) greatly.
astonished
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A pleasant, sweet smell
fragrance
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Be an indication of.
signify
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Showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or a lack of confidence.
timorous
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(of a person or small animal) move hurriedly with short quick steps.
scurry
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A living creature; an animal.
critter
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A short journey undertaken in order to deliver or collect something, often on someone else's behalf.
errand
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(of a body of water or the atmosphere of a confined space) having no current or flow and often having an unpleasant smell as a consequence.
stagnant
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Reduce or underestimate the worth or importance of
devalue
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Without paying attention to the present situation; despite the prevailing circumstances.
regardless
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Cause (someone) to feel consternation and distress.
dismay
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Relight (a fire, a romance).
rekindle
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Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.
vigilant
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Advice, especially that given formally.
counsel
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With the intention of preventing (something undesirable); to avoid the risk of.
lest
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Perceptible by touch.
tangible
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Make (an action or process) happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly
expedite
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to seek the favor, affection, or love of, especially with a view to marriage.
woo
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be compatible or in accordance with;
adhere
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fundamentally different or distinct in quality or kind
disparate
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cheerful: pleasantly (even unrealistically) optimistic
upbeat
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A thing that provides resistance, delay, or obstruction to something or someone.
hindrance
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(especially of something undesirable or harmful) of common occurrence; widespread.
rife
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Persuade (an unwilling person) to do something by using force or threats
coerce
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restore friendly relations between
reconcile
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The quality or state of being mediocre.
mediocirty
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Bring or come to an end.
cease
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The ability of a substance or object to spring back into shape; elasticity.
resilience

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