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1
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ubiquitous

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existing everywhere, widespread

2
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umbrage

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resentment, offense

3
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uncanny

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of supernatural character or origin; extraordinary

4
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unctuous

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smooth or greasy in texture, appearance, manner

5
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undulate

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to move in a wave-like or a rhythmic motion

6
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upbraid

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to criticize or scold severely

7
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usurp

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to seize by force, take possession of without right

8
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utilitarian

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relating to or aiming at usefulness

9
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utopia

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an imaginary and remote place of perfection

10
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vacillate

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to fluctuate, hesitate

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vacuous

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lack of content or ideas, stupid

12
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validate

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to confirm, support, corroborate

13
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vapid

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lacking liveliness, dull

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variegated

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diversified, distinctly marked

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vehement

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marked by intense force or emotion

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veneer

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a superficial or deceptively attractive appearance, facade

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venerable

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deserving of respect because of age or acheivement

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venerate

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to regard with respect or to honor

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veracity

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truthfulness, accuracy

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verbose

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wordy, impaired by wordiness

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verdant

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green in tint or color

22
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vestige

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a mark or trace of something lost or vanished

23
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vex

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to confuse or annoy

24
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vicarious

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experiencing through another

25
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vicissitude

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event that occurs by chance

26
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vigilant

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watchful, alert

27
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vilify

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to lower in importance, defame

28
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vindicate

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to free from allegation, to set free

29
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vindictive

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vengeful

30
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virtuoso

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one who excels in an art; a highly skilled musical performer

31
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viscous

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not free flowing, syrupy

32
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vitriolic

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having a caustic quality

33
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vituperate

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to berate

34
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vivacious

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lively, sprightly

35
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vocation

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the work in which someone is employed, profession

36
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vociferous

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loud, boisterous