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1
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Altruism

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Devotion to or regard for the interests of others

2
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Amorphous

A

Without determinate shape

3
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Besiege

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To surround with military forces

4
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Boor

A

A rude ill-bred person; one who is clownish and unrefined in manners

5
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Carrion

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The dead and decaying body or flesh of an animal

6
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Enervate

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To weaken

7
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Ephemeral

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Lasting only a brief time

8
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Erotic

A

Arousing or pertaining to sexual desire

9
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Factious

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Tending to cause disagreement or dissension

10
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Fervent

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Having or shooing great intensity or feeling; passionate

11
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Ignoble

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Not noble (noble means to belong to a high class)

12
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Opulent

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Wealthy

13
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Perspicacity

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Clearness in understanding or observation

14
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Rectify

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To correct

15
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Aegis

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Support; protection; endorsement