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1
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environment surrounding atmosphere

A

ambiance

2
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roundabout or lengthy

A

circuitous

3
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short-lived or temporary

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transitory

4
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to agree, often at the urging of another

A

accede

5
Q

one that precedes another

A

antecedent

6
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an act of decision that is used as a model for future acts of decisons

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precedent

7
Q

to violate or go against

A

contravene

8
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artificial, aquired

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adventitious

9
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someone newly wealthy

A

parvenu

10
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act or practice aimed at undermining authority, rebellion

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sedition