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1
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Abashed

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Embarrassed or ashamed

2
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Aloof

A

Standing apart from others by choice

3
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Articulate

A

To pronounce distinctly

4
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Bask

A

Expose one self to pleasant warmth

5
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Defect

A

An imperfection or flaw

6
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Finesse

A

A delicate skill

7
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Flaunt

A

To wave or flutter showily

8
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Forthright

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Frank or straightforward

9
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Genial

A

Pleasantly cheerful or warm

10
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Instill

A

To add gradually

11
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Ostracize

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To exclude from a group

12
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Premonition

A

Forewarning of a future event

13
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Pseudonym

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A pen name assumed by an author

14
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Purge

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To wash away impurities

15
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Rehabilitate

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To restore to good condition

16
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Repercussion

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An effect of an action

17
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Resolute

A

Bold or determined

18
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Retentive

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Able to hold or keep

19
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Scapegoat

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A person carrying blame for others