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Eminent

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Standing out as to be readily perceived or noted

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Candor

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Unreserved, honest or sincere expression

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Salutary

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Producing a beneficial effect

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Altruistic

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Unselfish regard for or devotion to the welfare of others

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Importune

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To request or beg for urgently

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Dissipation

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An act of self indulgence; one that is not harmful

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Diffident

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Hesitant in acting or speaking through lack of self consciousness

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Cajole

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To persuade with flattery or gentle urging

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Delineate

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To describe, portray, or set forth with accuracy or detail

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Lethargy

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The quality of being lazy, sluggish and indifferent

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Assiduous

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Marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application

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Fastidious

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Showing or demanding excessive delicacy or care

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Deter

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Turn aside, discourage or prevent from acting

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Astute

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Having or showing shrewdness and perspicacity

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Dogmatic

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Characterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly

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Insipid

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Lacking in qualities that interest, stimulate or challenge

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Innate

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Existing in, belonging to, or determined by factors present in an individual from birth