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waver
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hesitate/ became weak
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elaborate
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complex
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reluctant
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not eager
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deteriorate
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became worser
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quell
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overcome
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Exhilarating
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thrilling
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exasperation
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feeling of annoyance
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Disdain
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No respect because of dislike
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astute
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foxy; clever and fast reacting
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copious
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large in number
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scarce
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not enough
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Ominous
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threatening
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Omniscient
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all-knowing; wise
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Aptitude
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natural ability
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attentive
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alert
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condemn
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Strong disapproval
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pulverize
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make something into powder
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illuminate
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- clarify
- brighten up
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Authentic
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True/genuine
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interpret
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explain
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consecutive
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one after another
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forfeit
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lose the right to do somethings
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ration
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fixed amount of food given out each day
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headway
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forward movement
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Impending
about to happen
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muster
summon
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Bewilder
Confused
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subsequent
follow in time
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evade
escape
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Apprehensive
fear of harm
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Falter
Become weaker
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intervene
get involved / between something
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Malleable
Flexible
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unanimous
in complete agreement
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prominent
famous
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implore
beg seriously
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concoction
An unusual mixture of things
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avert
prevent from happening
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persevere
continue, persistently
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rigorous
strict
