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parody

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a humorous imitation of a serious work, meant to ridicule or criticize

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behoove

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to be necessary or proper for, as for moral or ethical considerations

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didactic

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instructive, especially excessively

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vernacular

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the native language or dialect of a particular place or group of people

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civilization

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an advanced state of human society, in which a high level of culture, science, industry, and government has been reached

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umbrage

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a feeling of anger caused by being offended

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taciturn

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habitually reserved or uncommunicative

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counterpart

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a person or thing that has a corresponding role or position

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whitewash

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to attempt at concealing completely obvious error

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plaque

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call forth, as an emotion, feeling, or response

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reprimand

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an act or expression of disapproval or criticism, especially as a rebuke

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gaunt

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small and bony, especially due to illness or starvation

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fallibility

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the quality or likelihood of making errors

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austere

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strictly severe or spread out

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dissolute

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unrestrained by convention or morality

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reconciliation

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the reestablishment of cordial relations

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appease

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soothe or pacify someone or something, especially by giving in to their demands or requests

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bleak

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bare, desolate, and often windswept

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stickler

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a person who is extremely strict or demanding about a particular rule or standard

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obsequious

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attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery

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brazen

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bold and without shame or modesty, especially in a challenging or aggressive way

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somber

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having a sad or serious atmosphere or mood

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anecdote

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a short account of a particular incident or event, especially of an interesting or amusing nature

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ignominy

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dishonor or shame resulting from disgraceful conduct

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vapid
lacking significance, liveliness, spirit, or zest
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pretext
a reason or excuse given with the real intention being concealed
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eschew
abstain or keep away from
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pedantic
marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning
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abase
lower the rank, status, or dignity of someone or something
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chaos
complete disorder and confusion
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epitome
a perfect example that represents or embodies the essence of something
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categorical
relating to or based on a category or categories
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aversion
a strong feeling of dislike, opposition, repugnance, or antipathy (usually followed by to)
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fabricate
make or construct, especially something artificial or false
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outsource
reprocess to a different, external/third-party through overseas
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sublime
of such excellence or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe
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nascent
being born or beginning
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barrage
the rapid and continuous delivery of communication
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nurture
care for and encourage the growth or development of something
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hypertrophy
the enlargement of an organ or tissue from the increase in size of its cells
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ingenious
clever or inventive
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terse
brief and to the point, using few words
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abode
a place where someone lives or stays
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erratic
unpredictable
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dogmatic
pertaining to a code of beliefs accepted as authoritative
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alacrity
liveliness and eagerness
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contradiction
assertion of the contrary or opposite
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lucid
transparently clear
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circumlocution
the use of many words to express an idea that could be expressed more briefly and directly
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irrevocable
incapable of being retracted
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revert
go back to a previous condition, state or situation
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wistful
feeling sad and longing for something, often from the past
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stifle
suppress or restrict something from developing or being expressed
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quiescent
a state of stillness, peace, or calmness
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forthcoming
ready and willing to be made available or be dealt with
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insipid
absence of moral or spiritual values
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mnemonic
of or relating the practice of aiding the memory
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artifice
a clever trick or device used to deceive or manipulate others
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parable
a short allegorical story designed to illustrate or teach some truth, religious principle, or moral lesson
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harrowing
causing great distress or suffering
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prevail
to be successful or triumph in a competition, struggle or conflict
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accreditation
official recognition or approval
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cajole
influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
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malign
speak unfavorably about
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abash
make someone feel ashamed, confused, or embarrassed
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irascible
easily made angry
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redemption
the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
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distinguished
made conspicuous by excellence
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scowl
an expression of disapproval, anger or annoyance
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amity
friendly relations or goodwill
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venerable
commanding respect because of great age or impressive dignity
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redolent
strongly reminiscent or suggestive of something
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mollify
cause to be more favorably inclined
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propensity
a natural inclination
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exasperate
irritate or annoy greatly
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formidable
causing fear or respect due size, power, or impressiveness
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mutinous
characterized by a rebellion against authority
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pedigree
lineage or ancestry of a person, animal or plant, especially a purebred
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diffidence
the impairment of a person socially or intellectually
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hideous
extremely ugly or physically repulsive
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lineage
descent from a common ancestor, especially a person's ancestry or family history
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obstinate
stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action
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tenet
a basic principle or belief that is accepted as true
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astronomical
extremely large
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vile
morally wrong and disgusting
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nonplussed
bewildered, confused, or unsure
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arbitrary
based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system
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hypocrisy
a pretense of having a moral standard or religious beliefs or principles, etc., that one does not really possess
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confiscate
seize or take temporary possession of, especially by legal authority
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sustain
support
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omnipotent
having unlimited power or authority
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iconoclast
a person who attacks or challenges traditional beliefs or institutions
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criteria
standards of judgement
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venue
a place or location where an event or activity is held
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consternation
an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning
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affinity
a natural attraction or liking for something
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patronize
treat someone in a condescending way, as if they are inferior
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supplication
a humble request for help from someone in authority
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substantial
having a large or significant amount or quantity
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sporadic
occurring only occasionally or in scattered instances
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refute
overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof

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