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1
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a general pardon for an offense against a government,in general , any act of forgiveness

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amnesty

2
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self-government ,political control

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autonomy

3
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self-evident , express a universally accepted principle

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axiomatic

4
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a adorn or embellish , to display conspicuously

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blazon

5
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a warning or caution to prevent misunderstanding

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caveat

6
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fair , just , embodying

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equitable

7
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to free entanglements or difficulties

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extricate

8
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to steal ,especially in a sneaky way

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filch

9
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to mock , treat with contempt

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flout

10
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tending to be troublesome

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fractious

11
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a rule of conduct or action

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precept

12
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beneficial ,helpful ,healthful

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salutary

13
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bitter severe

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scathing

14
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scourge

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to whip, punish severely

15
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funereal , typical of the tomb

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sepulchral

16
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tending to cause sleep

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soporific

17
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extremely strict in regard to moral standards

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straitlaced

18
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lasting only a short time

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transient

19
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not easily carried , handled

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unwisely

20
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dull, uninteresting ,tiresome

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vapid