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1
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Philistine

A

Very materialistic

2
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Juxtapose

A

To place side by side

3
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Fortuitous

A

Occurring by chance

4
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Supplicate

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To make a humble entreaty

5
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Abnegate

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To renounce

6
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Succinct

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Briefly and clearly expressed

7
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Paradox

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A statement that contradicts itself

8
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Unmitigated

A

Not able to be made better

9
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Nuance

A

Subtle distinction or variation

10
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Reprobation

A

Severe disapproval

11
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Sanguine

A

Cheerful or optimistic

12
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Impolitic

A

Unwise

13
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Hiatus

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A pause or gap in a sequence or series

14
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Misanthrope

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One who hates or distrusts human kind

15
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Circumvent

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To avoid something cleverly

16
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Piquant

A

Interesting or exciting

17
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Inept

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Having to skill or clumsy

18
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Insidious

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Stealthily treacherous

19
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Metamorphosis

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A complete change in physical form