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1
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accost

A

confront; to approach and speak to, especially aggressively or insistently, as with a demand or request

2
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berate

A

scold harshly

3
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concur

A

agree

4
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destitute

A

poor; lacking

5
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dire

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urgent; dreadful

6
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epiphany

A

realization; a sudden insight

7
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epitome

A

exemplar; perfect example or model

8
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hubris

A

arrogance, overbearing pride or presumption

9
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quell

A

suppress; to put down forcibly

10
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vindicate

A

clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting arguments or proof

11
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contrite

A

remorseful,sorry

12
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disparagement

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belittle

13
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fallacious

A

attempting to mislead; untruthful; deceptive

14
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pious

A

religious devotion

15
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abhor

A

to hate; to detest