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Impenetrable

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Impossible to pass through or understand.

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Indecipherable

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Not able to be read or understood

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Conjugation

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the temporary union of two organisms to exchange genetic material.

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Refute

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To prove something to be false or incorrect

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Subsumed

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Included or absorbed into something larger or more comprehensive

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Surmount

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To overcome a difficulty or obstacle

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Impede

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To delay or prevent by obstructing

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Tentative

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Not certain or fixed; done without confidence

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Proverbial

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Widely known and spoken of; well-known, especially through proverbs

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Incentives

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Things that motivate or encourage someone to do something

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Prowess

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Exceptional skill or ability

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Proceedings

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An event or a series of activities involving a formal procedure

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Veracity

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Conformity to facts; accuracy; truthfulness

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To Fuse

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To join or blend together, especially by melting

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Broom

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A cleaning tool consisting of stiff fibers attached to a long handle

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Indignity

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Treatment or circumstances that cause one to feel shame or to lose dignity

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Obey

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To follow commands, rules, or instructions

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Comrade

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A companion who shares one’s activities or is a fellow member of an organization

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Epitomize

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To be a perfect example or representation of something

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Succinct

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Briefly and clearly expressed

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Prudent

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Acting with or showing care and thought for the future

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Recant

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To withdraw or take back a statement or belief formally

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Surmise

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To suppose something is true without having evidence to confirm it

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To Omit

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To leave out or exclude, either intentionally or forgetfully

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Momentous
Of great importance or significance, especially in its bearing on the future
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Nebulous
Vague, unclear, or ill-defined
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Intricate
Very complicated or detailed
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Tame
Domesticated or controlled; not wild or fierce
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Warehouse
A large building where goods are stored
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foible
A minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's character
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compassion
Sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings of others
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conceal
To hide or keep something secret
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supress
To put an end to forcibly; to hold back
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amid
Surrounded by; in the middle of
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inquiry
An act of asking for information; an investigation
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rigorous
Extremely thorough, strict, or accurate
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underpin
To support or strengthen the foundation of something
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clamor
A loud and confused noise, especially of people shouting
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to bow
To bend the upper part of the body forward as a sign of respect
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contagious
Spread from one person or organism to another
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to part
To separate or leave one another
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engross
To absorb all the attention or interest of someone
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weary
Feeling or showing tiredness
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devoid
Entirely lacking or free from
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wield
To hold and use a weapon or tool effectively
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hourding
To accumulate and hide or store away objects or money
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acutely
In a way that shows a perceptive understanding or insight
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delve
To dig deeply into; to investigate thoroughly
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ponder
To think about something carefully
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incessant
Continuing without pause or interruption
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desensitized
Having lessened emotional sensitivity due to overexposure
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luster
A gentle sheen or soft glow, especially on a surface
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reigning
Currently holding a position or title, especially in power or authority
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discerning
Having or showing good judgment or insight
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scaffold
A temporary structure used to support workmen and materials during construction
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soared
Flew or rose high in the air
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savvy
Shrewdness and practical knowledge
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palpable
So intense as to be almost touched or felt; tangible
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consternation
Feelings of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected
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wane
To decrease gradually in size, intensity, or power
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dwindiling
Gradually diminishing in size, amount, or strength
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devolve
To transfer or delegate power to a lower level
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influx
An arrival or entry of large numbers of people or things
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wagering
Betting or staking on the outcome of something
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supersede
To take the place of something previously in use
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encompass
To surround and have or hold within
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to cast
To throw something forcefully
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discard
To throw away or get rid of something
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divulge
To make known something private or secret
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disheveled
Untidy, disordered in appearance
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enactment
The process of passing legislation
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swiftly
Very quickly; at high speed
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revolt
To rise in rebellion
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clam
A type of shellfish; also used metaphorically for someone quiet
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tranquilly
In a peaceful, calm manner
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wander
To move about aimlessly or without a fixed course
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germinate
To begin to grow and develop
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bear fruit
To yield results, especially successful ones
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habitual
Done regularly or repeatedly
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delicate
Easily broken or damaged; requiring careful handling
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granted
Given or allowed, often officially or formally
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resolute
Admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering
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menacing
Suggesting the presence of danger; threatening
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subdued
Quiet and rather reflective or depressed
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belittle
To make someone or something seem less impressive or important
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truncated
Shortened by cutting off the top or end
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shattered
Broken into many pieces; deeply upset or emotionally devastated
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benign
Gentle and kind; not harmful
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muddied
Made unclear or confused
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taxing
Physically or mentally demanding
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clad
Clothed or covered
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garb
Clothing, especially of a distinctive or special kind
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clump
A compacted mass or lump of something
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heather
A small shrub with pink or purple flowers that grows in open fields
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perplexed
Completely baffled; very puzzled
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sore
Physically painful or sensitive
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enunciate
To pronounce words clearly
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allegiance
Loyalty or commitment to a group or cause
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invalidate
To make an argument, statement, or theory unsound or erroneous
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fortify
To strengthen or build up (especially against attack)
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demarcate
To set the boundaries or limits of something
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perseverance
Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay
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attain
To succeed in achieving something, especially after effort
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inquisitive
Curious or inquiring
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elude
To escape from danger or an enemy in a skillful or cunning way
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bade
Past tense of 'bid'; to command or invite
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overtures
An approach or proposal made to someone with the aim of opening negotiations

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