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1
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Acculturation

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The adoption of behaviors from a surrounding society

2
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Adventitious

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Accidental, resulting from chance

3
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Ascribe

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To assign as a quality or attribute

4
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Circuitous

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Taking a roundabout, lengthy course

5
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Commiserate

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To feel or express sorrow or pity for; sympathize with

6
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Enjoin

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To instruct with society; to forbid or prohibit

7
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Expedite

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To hasten the movement or progress of

8
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Expiate

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To make amends for

9
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Ferment

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A state of agitation or turbulent change or development; to make turbulent, to excite or agitate

10
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Inadvertent

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Accidental, unintentional

11
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Nominal

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In name only; insignificantly small, minor

12
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Noncommittal

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Not decisive; unwilling to make a decision

13
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Petulate

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To embezzle funds or engage in embezzlement

14
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Proclivity

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A natural propensity or inclination; tendency

15
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Sangfroid

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Coolness and composure, especially in trying circumstances

16
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Seditious

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Eager to overthrow the current government; intently focused on rebellion

17
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Tenuous

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Having little substance; flimsy

18
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Vitriolic

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Bitterly scathing; cruel and sarcastic

19
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Wheedle

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To persuade by flattery or guile; cajole

20
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Abominate

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To detest or hate intensely