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feigned

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simulated or pretended; insincere.

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prudent

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acting with or showing care and thought for the future.

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hastily

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with excessive speed or urgency; hurriedly.

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rapacious

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aggressively greedy or grasping.

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lethargic

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sluggish and apathetic.

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apathetic

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showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

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meek

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quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on; submissive.

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conspicuous

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standing out so as to be clearly visible.

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reproach

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address (someone) in such a way as to express disapproval or disappointment.

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fervent

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having or displaying a passionate intensity; hot, burning, or glowing.

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trite

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overused and consequently of little import; lacking originality or freshness.

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revitalize

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imbue (something) with new life and vitality.

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innocuous

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not harmful or offensive.

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complacent

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showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one’s achievements.

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complicit

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involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing.

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eccentric

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(of a person or their behavior) unconventional and slightly strange.

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enigmatic

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difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious.

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abate

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(of something perceived as hostile, threatening, or negative) become less intense or widespread.

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sentimental

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of or prompted by feelings of tenderness, sadness, or nostalgia.

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dissipate

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(with reference to a feeling or other intangible thing) disappear or cause to disappear.

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oust

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drive out or expel (someone) from a position or place.

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squander

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waste (something, especially money or time) in a reckless and foolish manner.

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scrupulous

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(of a person or process) diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details.

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surmount

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overcome (a difficulty or obstacle).

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solicit

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ask for or try to obtain (something) from someone.

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belie

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fail to give a true notion or impression of (something); disguise or contradict.

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tempestuous

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characterized by strong and turbulent or conflicting emotion.

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beseech

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ask (someone) urgently and fervently to do something; implore; entreat.

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transfix

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cause (someone) to become motionless with horror, wonder, or astonishment; mesmerize.

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solemn

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formal and dignified.
not cheerful or smiling; serious.

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earnestly

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with sincere and intense conviction; seriously.

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calamitous

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involving calamity; catastrophic or disastrous.

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sublime

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of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe.

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confer

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grant or bestow (a title, degree, benefit, or right).

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poignant

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evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret.

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adept

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very skilled or proficient at something.

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contentious

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causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.

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extricate

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free (someone or something) from a constraint or difficulty.

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bleat

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speak or complain in a weak, querulous, or foolish way.

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petulant

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(of a person or their manner) childishly sulky or bad-tempered.

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broadminded

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tolerant or liberal in one’s views and reactions; not easily offended.

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juxtapose

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place or deal with close together for contrasting effect.

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opulent

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ostentatiously rich and luxurious or lavish.

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pretentious

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attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed.

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exultant

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triumphantly happy.

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astute

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having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one’s advantage.

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divine

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discover (something) by guesswork or intuition.

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inconsonant

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not in agreement or harmony; not compatible.

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succinct

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(especially of something written or spoken) briefly and clearly expressed.

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novel

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new or unusual in an interesting way.

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divulge

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make known (private or sensitive information).

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covert

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not openly acknowledged or displayed.

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commensurate

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corresponding in size or degree; in proportion.

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rife

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(especially of something undesirable or harmful) of common occurrence; widespread;
full of.

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inert

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lacking the ability or strength to move;
lacking vigor.

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comely

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pleasant to look at; attractive (typically used of a woman);
agreeable; suitable.

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languid

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(of a person, manner, or gesture) displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion or effort; slow and relaxed.

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vain

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having or showing an excessively high opinion of one’s appearance, abilities, or worth.

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asinine

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extremely stupid or foolish.

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punctilious

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showing great attention to detail or correct behavior.

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ponderous

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slow and clumsy because of great weight;
dull, laborious, or excessively solemn.

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eminent

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(of a person) famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession.

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alight

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descend from a train, bus, or other form of transport.

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perusal

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the action of reading or examining something.

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broach

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raise (a sensitive or difficult subject) for discussion.

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trifle

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treat (someone or something) without seriousness or respect.

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choleric

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bad-tempered or irritable.

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surreptitious

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kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of.

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servile

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having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others.

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furnish

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supply someone with (something); give (something) to someone.

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benevolent

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well meaning and kindly;
(of an organization) serving a charitable rather than a profit-making purpose.

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conceive

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form or devise (a plan or idea) in the mind.

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engender

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cause or give rise to (a feeling, situation, or condition).

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scant

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barely sufficient or adequate.

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concerted

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jointly arranged, planned, or carried out; coordinated.

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deleterious

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harmful; injurious.

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outspoken

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candid or bold in speech; said or expressed with candour or boldness.

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frivolous

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not having any serious purpose or value; (of a person) carefree and not serious.

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benign

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gentle and kindly.

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facetious

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treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; flippant.

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levity

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humor or frivolity, especially the treatment of a serious matter with humor or in a manner lacking due respect.

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brevity

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concise and exact use of words in writing or speech; shortness of time.

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ornate

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made in an intricate shape or decorated with complex patterns; (of literary style) using unusual words and complex constructions.

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timid

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showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened.

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stupefy

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make (someone) unable to think or feel properly;
astonish and shock.

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imperative

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of vital importance; crucial.

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materialistic

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excessively concerned with material possessions; money-oriented.

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renounce

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formally declare one’s abandonment of (a claim, right, or possession);
reject and stop using or consuming.

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insatiable

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(of an appetite or desire) impossible to satisfy.

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ominous

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giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening; inauspicious.

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conducive

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making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible.

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dismal

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depressing; dreary; (of a person or a mood) gloomy.

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spur

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give an incentive or encouragement to (someone); promote the development of; stimulate.

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undulate

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move or go with a smooth up-and-down motion; have a smoothly rising and falling form or outline.

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coarse

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rough or loose in texture or grain; (of a person or their speech) rude, crude, or vulgar.

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confound

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cause surprise or confusion in (someone), especially by acting against their expectations; prove (a theory, expectation, or prediction) wrong.

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preposterous

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contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous.

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dominion

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sovereignty or control.

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ascertain

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find (something) out for certain; make sure of.

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fetter

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restrict or restrain (someone) in an unfair or undesirable fashion.

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ill-advised

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unwise or imprudent.

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endow

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provide with a quality, ability, or asset.

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overwrought

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in a state of nervous excitement or anxiety; (of writing or art) too elaborate or complicated in design or construction.

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sullen

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bad-tempered and sulky; gloomy; (of the sky) full of dark clouds.

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obsolete

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no longer produced or used; out of date.

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convivial

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(of an atmosphere, event, or person) friendly, lively.

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ulterior

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existing beyond what is obvious or admitted; intentionally hidden.

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deft

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neatly skillful and quick in one’s movements.

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superficial

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concerned only with the obvious or apparent.

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oblivious

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not aware of or not concerned about what is happening around one.

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blithe

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showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper.

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callous

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showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others.

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abrasive

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(of a person or manner) showing little concern for the feelings of others; harsh.

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verbose

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using or expressed in more words than are needed.

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eloquent

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fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing; clearly expressing or indicating something.

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terse

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sparing in the use of words; abrupt.

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exemplify

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to show or illustrate by example; embody.

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vacillate

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alternate or waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive.

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elucidate

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make (something) clear; explain.

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impugn

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dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of (a statement or motive); call into question.

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revere

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feel deep respect or admiration for (something).

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defer

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submit humbly to (a person or a person’s wishes or qualities).

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senile

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(of a person) having or showing the weaknesses or diseases of old age, especially a loss of mental faculties.

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coincide

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occur at or during the same time; correspond in nature.

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queer

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strange; odd.

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ruminate

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think deeply about something.

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fritter

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waste time, money, or energy on trifling matters.

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ubiquitous

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present, appearing, or found everywhere.

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demure

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reserved, modest, and shy (typically used of a woman).

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staunch

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loyal and committed in attitude.

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approbate

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approve formally; sanction.

132
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scathe

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harm; injure.

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impel

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drive, force, or urge (someone) to do something.

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evince

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reveal the presence of (a quality or feeling); indicate.

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brazen

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bold and without shame.

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naive

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(of a person or action) showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment.

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compulsive

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irresistibly interesting or exciting; compelling.

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autonomous

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having the freedom to act independently.

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leery

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cautious or wary due to realistic suspicions.

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obsequious

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obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree.

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seminal

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(of a work, event, moment, or figure) strongly influencing later developments.

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visceral

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relating to deep inward feelings rather than to the intellect.

143
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reticent

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not revealing one’s thoughts or feelings readily; reserved.

144
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exasperate

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irritate and frustrate (someone) intensely.

145
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rouse

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bring out of sleep; awaken.

146
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desultory

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lacking a plan, purpose, or enthusiasm.

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morose

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sullen and ill-tempered.

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debilitate

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hinder, delay, or weaken.

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inquisitive

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curious or inquiring.

150
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inordinate

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unusually or disproportionately large; excessive.

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precocious

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(of behavior or ability) indicative of early development.

152
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naive

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(of a person or action) showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment.

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proliferate

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increase rapidly in numbers; multiply.

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substantiate

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provide evidence to support or prove the truth of.

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buoy

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cause to become cheerful or confident.

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idiosyncratic

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peculiar or individual.

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diplomatic

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having or showing an ability to deal with people in a sensitive and effective way.

158
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gregarious

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(of a person) fond of company; sociable.

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dainty

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delicately small and pretty.

160
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adulate

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praise (someone) excessively.

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bashful

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reluctant to draw attention to oneself; shy.

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indulgent

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having or indicating a tendency to be overly generous to or lenient with someone.

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distill

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extract the essential meaning or most important aspects of.

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indelible

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not able to be forgotten or removed.

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facade

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an outward appearance that is maintained to conceal a less pleasant or creditable reality.

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menial

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(of work) not requiring much skill and lacking prestige.

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