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Incorrigible
Adj. (of a person or their tendencies) not able to be corrected, improved or reformed
Instigate
Verb. Bring about or initiate (an action or event)
Lament
Noun. A passionate expression of grief or sorrow
Mar
Verb. Impair the appearance of; disfigure
Obdurate
Adj. Stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or course of action
Paragon
Noun. A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality
Pragmatic
Adj. Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based of practical rather than theoretical considerations
Querulous
Adj. Complaining in a petulant or whining manner
Rationale
Noun. A set of reasons or a logical basis for a course of action or a particular belief
Refute
Verb. Prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove