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endemic

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adj. originating in, native to, particular to

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endow

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v. to give (esp. an inheritance or genetic trait)

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dour

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adj. harsh; gloomy, forbidding
adj. stern, humorless

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enervate

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v. to make weaker

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insouciant

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adj. unconcerned, nonchalant, lighthearted

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evince

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v. to clearly prove something, to indicate

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enfranchise

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v. to give rights of citizenship, esp. the right to vote

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filigree

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n. an ornamental work, esp. delicate and lace-like
v. to adorn

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engender

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v. to cause, to lead to

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apocryphal

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adj. of dubious origin; of doubtful authenticity

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enmity

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n. a strong mutual hatred

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aesthete

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n. one with artistic sensibilities

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estimable

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adj. formidable, worthy

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revile

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v. to criticize with harsh or abusive language

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indefatigable

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adj. incapable of becoming exhausted; tireless; dogged

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ensemble

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n. a whole group formed by separate parts

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effervescent

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adj. emitting small bubbles
adj. lively, showing high spirits, vivacious

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enthrall

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v. to captivate
v. to enslave

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entreat

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v. to plead

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extirpate

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v. to destroy, annihilate totally
v. to cut out by the roots

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enumerate

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v. to list items individually

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internecine

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adj. mutually destructive
adj. characterized by bloodshed and carnage
adj. relating to intra-group struggle

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ephemeral

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adj. lasting only a short while

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variegated

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adj. multicolored
adj. varied

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venerate

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v. to respect deeply and honor