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

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Reproach

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existing, occurring, or done under the earth’s surface

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Subterranean

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b.(of a network) like a labyrinth; irregular and twisting.

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Labyrinthine

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many of various types

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Multifarious

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(of a situation or condition) extremely bad, unpleasant, and degrading

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Abject

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express vehement protest

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Fulminating

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excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures

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Debauchery

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retardation more severe than a moron but not as severe as an idiot

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Imbecility

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great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective.

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Zeal

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attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive.

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Furtive

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an opening, as of a pipe or tube, or one in the book, such as a nostril or the anus

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Orifice

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Unimaginative. Overly detailed and boring. (Of or like a Pedant)

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Pedantic

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Expressing contempt or ridicule

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Derisive

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instruct or improve morally or intellectually

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Edified

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like an eagle/ curving like an eagles beak.

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Aquiline

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