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Aplomb

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Self-confident assurance; poise

2
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Bombastic

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Pompous in speech or writing

3
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Callow

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Immature, inexperienced

4
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Drivel

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Foolish talk or thinking, nonsense; to utter foolish talk or nonsense

5
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Epitome

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A simplified representation, a summary

6
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Ex officio

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By virtue of office or position

7
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Exhort

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To urge by strong, argument, admonition, or advice

8
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Infringe

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To trespass upon, violate

9
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Ingratiate

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To win confidence or good graces for oneself

10
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Interloper

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One that interferes with the affairs of others, often for selfish reasons; a meddler

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Intrinsic

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Inherent, relating to the essential nature of a thing

12
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Inveigh

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To attack with harsh criticism

13
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Lassitude

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State of weariness, diminished energy, or listlessness

14
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Millennium

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A hoped-for period of joy, serenity, prosperity, and justice

15
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Occult

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Supernatural forces, events, and beings collectively; dealing with supernatural phenomena, involving the supernatural

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Permeate

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To spread or diffuse through

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Precipitate

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To cause to happen early or prematurely; moving along rapidly without careful attention

18
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Stringent

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Imposing rigid standards of performances; severe; strict

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Surmise

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An idea or opinion that lacks proof, a conjecture

20
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Ameliorate

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To make or grow better