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1
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a tendency or preference to think, act, or behave a certain way

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inclination

2
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obsolete

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no longer active or in use; out of date

3
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tangible

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able to be touched; having form and matter

4
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dilemma

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a situation requiring a difficult choice

5
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exploit

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to use selfishly or unethically; take fair advantage of

6
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malign

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to make evil and often untrue statements about; speak evil of

7
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syndrome

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a group of symptoms typical of a particular disease or condition

8
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banal

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lacking originality; overused; commonplace

9
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detterrent

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something that discourages or prevents a certain action

10
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adamant

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not giving in; stubborn

11
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animosity

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bitter hostility

12
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terminate

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to stop; bring to an end

13
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infirmity

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a physical weakness or defect; ailment

14
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appease

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to calm, especially by giving into the demands of

15
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amiable

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good natured; friendly and pleasant

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inequity

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injustice; unfairness; an instance of injustice

17
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succint

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expressed clearly in a few words; to the point; concise

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epitome

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a perfect or typical example

19
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amoral

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lacking a moral sense; without principles

20
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mercenary

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motivated only by financial gain; greedy

21
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allusion

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an indirect reference

22
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engross

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to hold the full attention of; absorb

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subjective

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based on personal opinions, feelings, and attitudes; not objective

24
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subsequent

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following, in time or order; next, later

25
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wary

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cautious; on guard

26
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absolve

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to find innocent or blameless

27
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infringe

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to intrude or trespass on; to go beyond the limits considered proper

28
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sparse

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distributed thinly; not thick or crowded

29
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irate

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very angry

30
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innovation

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a new custom, method, or invention; something newly introduced

31
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zeal

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enthusiastic devotion; intense enthusiasm

32
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elicit

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to draw forth

33
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assail

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to attack physically or verbally

34
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curt

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rudely brief when speaking to someone; abrupt

35
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encounter

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to meet, especially unexpectedly

36
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sabotage

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to deliberately destroy or damage

37
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escalate

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to increase or intensify

38
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arbitrary

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determined by personal judgement, not rule or reason; based on impulse

39
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adjacent

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close; near (to something)

40
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revitalize

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to renew the strength and energy of; restore to a vigorous, active condition

41
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methodical

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orderly, systematic

42
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implication

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an idea that is communicated indirectly, through a suggestion or hint

43
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taint

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to stain the honor of someone or something

44
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demoralize

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to lower the spirits of; weaken the confidence or cheerfulness of

45
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retort

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to reply, especially in a quick, sharp, or witty way

46
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altruistic

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unselfishly concerned for the welfare of others; unselfish

47
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eccentric

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differing from what is customary; odd

48
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euphemism

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a mild or vague term used as a substitute for one considered offensive or unpleasant

49
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acclaim

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great praise or applause; enthusiastic approval

50
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antagonist

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an opponent; one who opposes or competes